Kandhalugurumundi - Padmapur, Rayagada

Kandhalugurumundi is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gulluguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhalugurumundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhalugurumundi is 427062. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Kandhalugurumundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhalugurumundi village had a total population of 148 people, including 70 males and 78 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.13%, with male literacy at 56.36% and female literacy at 28.99%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhalugurumundi

Kandhalugurumundi 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 Kandhalugurumundi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kandhalugurumundi. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kandhalugurumundi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhalugurumundi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhalugurumundi

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

Health Facilities in Kandhalugurumundi

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

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