Kandharela - Padmapur, Rayagada

Kandharela is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jatili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandharela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandharela is 427127. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kandharela 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 Kandharela

According to the 2011 Census, Kandharela village had a total population of 130 people, including 63 males and 67 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandharela

Kandharela 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 Kandharela

Kandharela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kandharela is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandharela is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandharela

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

Health Facilities in Kandharela

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

FAQs about Kandharela