Kandhabalijodi - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kandhabalijodi is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 108 km from Ambadala and around 99 km from Rayagada . Paikaranipinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhabalijodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhabalijodi is 424706. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kandhabalijodi 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 Kandhabalijodi

As per Census 2011, Kandhabalijodi village has a total population of 229 people, consisting of 118 males and 111 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 218 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandhabalijodi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandhabalijodi

Kandhabalijodi 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 Kandhabalijodi

Kandhabalijodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kandhabalijodi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhabalijodi is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhabalijodi

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

Health Facilities in Kandhabalijodi

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

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