Kangumajhiguda - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Kangumajhiguda is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Paparahandi and around 16 km from Nabarangapur . Ghataguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kangumajhiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangumajhiguda is 427749. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kangumajhiguda

As per Census 2011, Kangumajhiguda village has a total population of 613 people, consisting of 295 males and 318 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 437 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kangumajhiguda

Kangumajhiguda 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 Kangumajhiguda

Kangumajhiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Kangumajhiguda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Kangumajhiguda is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kangumajhiguda

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

Health Facilities in Kangumajhiguda

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

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