Kendghati - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Kendghati is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Sadar and around 8 km from Sambalpur. Jayantapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendghati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendghati is 381832. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 768112 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kendghati

As per Census 2011, Kendghati village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 431 males and 417 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population848431417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965244
Scheduled Castes (SC)222110112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362182180
Literate Population488281207
Illiterate Population360150210

Nearby Villages of Kendghati

Kendghati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GurupaliSouth1.32 km
TalpaliSouth1.95 km
KudopaliWest2.12 km
DedarnuapaliNorth-East2.53 km
RasanpurSouth2.61 km
DandeipaliWest2.69 km
ChandamundaSouth-West2.71 km
JayantpurEast2.87 km
BhoipaliSouth-East3.88 km
ThemeraNorth-West3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kendghati

Kendghati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sambalpur City, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Kendghati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kendghati is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendghati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kendghati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kendghati

Where is Kendghati located?

Kendghati village is located in Jujomura Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kendghati?

The Gram Panchayat of Kendghati is Jayantapur.

What is the pincode of Kendghati?

The pincode of Kendghati is 768112.

What is the population of Kendghati?

Kendghati has a total population of 848, including 431 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Kendghati?

There are 210 households in Kendghati.

What is the literacy rate in Kendghati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kendghati is 57.55%. Male literacy is 65.20% and female literacy is 49.64%.