Kendua - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kendua is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendua is 406946. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 38 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 Ranpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kendua

According to the 2011 Census, Kendua village had a total population of 336 people, including 141 males and 195 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,383 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.24%, with male literacy at 97.56% and female literacy at 81.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Kendua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Kendua is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Kendua is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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