Kandhal - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Kandhal is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Salebhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhal is 382568. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Kandhal 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 Kandhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhal village had a total population of 279 people, including 151 males and 128 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.78%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 55.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandhal

Kandhal 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 Kandhal

Kandhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Kandhal is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Kandhal is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhal

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

Health Facilities in Kandhal

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

FAQs about Kandhal