Kandakora - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kandakora is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Budaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandakora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandakora is 425665. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kandakora

According to the 2011 Census, Kandakora village had a total population of 183 people, including 79 males and 104 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,316 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.79%, with male literacy at 4.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandakora

Kandakora 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 Kandakora

Kandakora 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 Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kandakora is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandakora is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandakora

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

Health Facilities in Kandakora

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

FAQs about Kandakora