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

As per Census 2011, Kandhapendaraguda village has a total population of 274 people, consisting of 141 males and 133 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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