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

As per Census 2011, Kandhalugurumundi village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 70 males and 78 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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