Kandhaguda - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kandhaguda is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 119 km from Ambadala and around 105 km from Rayagada .

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhaguda is 424646. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhaguda village had a total population of 113 people, including 55 males and 58 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.08%, with male literacy at 4.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhaguda

Kandhaguda 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 Kandhaguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kandhaguda. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kandhaguda is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhaguda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhaguda

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

Health Facilities in Kandhaguda

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

FAQs about Kandhaguda