Kanjara

Kanjara is a village located in Jarapada tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Jarapada (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Kanjara village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kanjara unique in its vibrant Jarapada-Anugul region. You’ll see Kanjara’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 Kanjara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanjara is 404326. The village spans a total geographical area of 642 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759127. Anugul is nearest town to Kanjara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanjara 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 Chhendipada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanjara

Population of Kanjara

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjara has a total population of about 3,802, with approximately 1,942 males and 1,860 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 490 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,098 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.97%, with male literacy at about 69.46% and female literacy near 52.10%. There are around 813 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanjara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanjara

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanjara