Kandharela village, Padmapur block, Rayagada | Pincode 765025

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Smt Indubati Sabar

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LGD code: 427127
Pincode: 765025
Post office: Padmapur
Population: 130
Households: 32
Literacy rate: 53.8%
Sex ratio: 1063 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 60
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 234 km
Distance to Kolkata: 594 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt. Hospital, Gunupur · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kandharela compares

By population, Kandharela ranks #80 of 108 villages in Padmapur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.8%

+4.0% vs mandal average

Kandharela: 53.8%
Padmapur mandal: 49.8%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,063

+44 vs mandal average

Kandharela: 1,063
Padmapur mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kandharela: 4.1
Padmapur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kandharela at a glance

Kandharela is a village of 130 people in 32 households (Census 2011) in Padmapur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 80th-largest of 108 villages in Padmapur block. Literacy is 54%, 4 points above the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 1,063 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Rayagada district centre, 56 km from Pathapatnam, the nearest town, 20 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765025, served by Padmapur post office; the LGD village code is 427127. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt. Hospital, Gunupur, 20 km away. The sarpanch is Smt Indubati Sabar. The population is estimated at 153 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kandharela · this village	130	54%	—
Duriguda · Padmapur	132	24%	1.7 km NE
Rela · Padmapur	466	64%	2.2 km NW
Maniakati · Surada	591	55%	2.4 km NE
Gadakuti · Padmapur	29	38%	2.4 km NE
Nuagam · Padmapur	0	—	2.4 km W
Nuagan · Padmapur	687	72%	2.4 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kandharela

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 11
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUNUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 74
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 33
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Jatili
Total area (ha): 397
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kandharela

LGD code: 427127
Pincode: 765025
Post office: Padmapur
Population (Census 2011): 130
Population (projected 2026): 153
Households: 32
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1063
Literacy rate: 53.8%
Coordinates: 19.22515°N, 83.90321°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Smt Indubati Sabar
Block / Mandal: Padmapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Kandharela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

130

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

153

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 130Census 2011
Households: 32Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1063 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1532026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 382026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kandharela

Mandal centre

Padmapur · ≈ 5.3 km

≈ 11 min by car · 13 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 59 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,954 people

Pathapatnam · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 55 min by car · 2 h 17 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar234 kmcapital
Kolkata594 km
Hyderabad607 km
Chennai785 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur20 km
Bus stopGunupur Bus Station20 km
Hospital / PHCGovt. Hospital, Gunupur20 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station27 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara Degree College Kotturu50 km
Police stationl. police station52 km

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People often ask about Kandharela

What is the pincode of Kandharela?

The pincode of Kandharela, Padmapur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765025. The post office is Padmapur.

Which post office delivers to Kandharela?

Mail for Kandharela is delivered through Padmapur post office, pincode 765025, in Padmapur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kandharela located?

Kandharela is a village in Padmapur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kandharela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kandharela village has a population of 130 across 32 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kandharela?

The current sarpanch of Kandharela gram panchayat is Smt Indubati Sabar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kandharela in?

Kandharela falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kandharela in?

Kandharela falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kandharela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kandharela village is 53.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Kandharela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kandharela village is 1063 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kandharela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kandharela, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kandharela from Rayagada district centre?

Kandharela is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kandharela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kandharela village is 427127.

Which is the nearest town to Kandharela?

Pathapatnam (population 15,954, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 56 km from Kandharela in a straight line.

How big is Kandharela compared to other villages in Padmapur block?

Kandharela ranks 80 of 108 villages in Padmapur block by Census 2011 population (130 residents).

How far is Kandharela from Bhubaneswar?

Kandharela is about 234 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 304 km.

How far is Kandharela from Kolkata?

Kandharela is about 594 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 773 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kandharela?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Kandharela, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kandharela?

Gunupur Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Kandharela, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandharela?

Govt. Hospital, Gunupur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kandharela, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandharela?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kandharela, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kandharela?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Kandharela, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MP for Kandharela?

Kandharela is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Kandharela in 2026?

Kandharela is estimated at 153 people in 2026, up about 18% from 130 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kandharela in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Kandharela in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kandharela?

Smt Indubati Sabar is the sarpanch of Kandharela gram panchayat, Padmapur block. See the sarpanch list of Padmapur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-07
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)