Kandhapendaraguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Kandhapendaraguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhapendaraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhapendaraguda is 427077. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kandhapendaraguda 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 Kandhapendaraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhapendaraguda village had a total population of 274 people, including 141 males and 133 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.55%, with male literacy at 54.72% and female literacy at 27.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhapendaraguda

Kandhapendaraguda 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 Kandhapendaraguda

Public transport in the Kandhapendaraguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kandhapendaraguda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhapendaraguda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhapendaraguda

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

Health Facilities in Kandhapendaraguda

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

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