Kandagoda - Brahmagiri, Puri

Kandagoda is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kandogoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandagoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandagoda is 409912. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kandagoda

According to the 2011 Census, Kandagoda village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,111 males and 1,075 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.80%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 75.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandagoda

Kandagoda 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 Kandagoda

Kandagoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kandagoda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kandagoda is about 38 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 Kandagoda

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

Health Facilities in Kandagoda

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

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