Kendua - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kendua is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Tiring and around 119 km from Baripada. Badpalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendua is 387458. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kendua

According to the 2011 Census, Kendua village had a total population of 887 people, including 450 males and 437 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.85%, with male literacy at 80.74% and female literacy at 51.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendua

Kendua 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 Kendua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kendua. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kendua is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kendua is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendua

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

Health Facilities in Kendua

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

FAQs about Kendua