Kandhanayagarh - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kandhanayagarh is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Kandha Nayagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhanayagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhanayagarh is 406967. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 752024 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kandhanayagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhanayagarh village had a total population of 4,671 people, including 2,457 males and 2,214 females, living in 942 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.80%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 76.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhanayagarh

Kandhanayagarh 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 Kandhanayagarh

Kandhanayagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Kandhanayagarh is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kandhanayagarh is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhanayagarh

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

Health Facilities in Kandhanayagarh

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

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