Kindira - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Kindira is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Hadipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kindira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kindira is 381502. The village covers a total geographical area of 708 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kindira

As per Census 2011, Kindira village has a total population of 1,548 people, consisting of 809 males and 739 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 993 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 478 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,548809739
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417071
Scheduled Castes (SC)1779483
Scheduled Tribes (ST)478246232
Literate Population993572421
Illiterate Population555237318

Nearby Villages of Kindira

Kindira 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)
HadipalikudopaliNorth1.52 km
SinkalposhiEast1.99 km
LakhopadaNorth-East2.19 km
SatkamaSouth-West2.21 km
PanpaliWest2.24 km
JunaniNorth2.70 km
KhandokataNorth3.78 km
KuturachuanSouth-West4.04 km
AmatiNorth-West4.11 km
Tileimal (b)West4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kindira

Kindira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Kindira is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kindira is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kindira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kindira

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

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

FAQs about Kindira

Where is Kindira located?

Kindira village is located in Kochinda Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kindira?

The Gram Panchayat of Kindira is Hadipali.

What is the pincode of Kindira?

The pincode of Kindira is 768222.

What is the population of Kindira?

Kindira has a total population of 1,548, including 809 males and 739 females.

How many households are there in Kindira?

There are 370 households in Kindira.

What is the literacy rate in Kindira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kindira is 64.15%. Male literacy is 70.70% and female literacy is 56.97%.