Kanakpur - Ramanujganj, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Ramanujganj tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Ramanujganj and around 119 km from Ambikapur. Kanakpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 431919. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.67 hectares and falls under the 497220 pincode. Ramanujganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kanakpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakpur village had a total population of 2,310 people, including 1,145 males and 1,165 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.24%, with male literacy at 67.42% and female literacy at 43.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 546.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Kanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramanujganj to Kanakpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kanakpur is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur