Korlahandi - Kotpad, Koraput

Korlahandi is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chandili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korlahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korlahandi is 428161. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Korlahandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Korlahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Korlahandi village had a total population of 863 people, including 432 males and 431 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.69%, with male literacy at 55.36% and female literacy at 34.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Korlahandi

Korlahandi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Korlahandi

Public transport in the Korlahandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Korlahandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Korlahandi is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korlahandi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Korlahandi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Korlahandi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Korlahandi village are given below:

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