Kanja

Kanja is a village located in Bantala tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 31km away from sub-district headquarter Bantala (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Badakantakul is the gram panchayat of Kanja village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanja unique in its vibrant Bantala-Anugul region. You’ll see Kanja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanja is 405267. The village spans a total geographical area of 719 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759129. Anugul is nearest town to Kanja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Angul Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanja

Population of Kanja

According to the 2011 Census, Kanja has a total population of about 1,344, with approximately 673 males and 671 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 186 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 294. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.11%, with male literacy at about 68.50% and female literacy near 47.69%. There are around 334 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanja. As per the 2011 stats, Kanja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanja

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanja.

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