Kendrikala - Banei, Sundargarh

Kendrikala is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kendrikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendrikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendrikala is 385116. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Kendrikala

According to the 2011 Census, Kendrikala village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 560 males and 596 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendrikala

Kendrikala 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 Kendrikala

Kendrikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kendrikala is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kendrikala is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendrikala

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

Health Facilities in Kendrikala

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

FAQs about Kendrikala