Kandolkona - Sinapali, Nuapada

Kandolkona is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Kendumunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandolkona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandolkona is 422236. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kandolkona

According to the 2011 Census, Kandolkona village had a total population of 1,096 people, including 569 males and 527 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.56%, with male literacy at 76.20% and female literacy at 35.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandolkona

Kandolkona 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 Kandolkona

Public transport in the Kandolkona is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kandolkona is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kandolkona is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandolkona

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

Health Facilities in Kandolkona

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

FAQs about Kandolkona