Kandana - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Kandana is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Muruda and around 30 km from Baripada. Nuhajhalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandana is 389968. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 757023 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kandana

As per Census 2011, Kandana village has a total population of 1,416 people, consisting of 663 males and 753 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 234 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandana

Kandana 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 Kandana

Kandana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kandana is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kandana is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandana

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

Health Facilities in Kandana

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

FAQs about Kandana