Kandhaparidiguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kandhaparidiguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhaparidiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhaparidiguda is 425564. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kandhaparidiguda 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 Kandhaparidiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhaparidiguda village had a total population of 168 people, including 81 males and 87 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.09%, with male literacy at 36.36% and female literacy at 16.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhaparidiguda

Kandhaparidiguda 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 Kandhaparidiguda

Kandhaparidiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kandhaparidiguda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhaparidiguda is about 59 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 Kandhaparidiguda

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

Health Facilities in Kandhaparidiguda

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

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