Kiajhar - Kaniha, Angul

Kiajhar is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Kaniha and around 75 km from Anugul . Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiajhar is 403753. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Rengali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kiajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kiajhar village had a total population of 359 people, including 183 males and 176 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.94%, with male literacy at 98.73% and female literacy at 84.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiajhar

Kiajhar 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 Kiajhar

Kiajhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rengali to Kiajhar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kiajhar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kiajhar

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

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