Kaniha

Kaniha is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Kaniha village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaniha is 403778. The village spans a total geographical area of 218 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759117. Talcher is nearest town to Kaniha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaniha 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 Talcher 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 Kaniha

Population of Kaniha

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniha has a total population of about 808, with approximately 415 males and 393 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 402 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 13. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.49%, with male literacy at about 84.10% and female literacy near 68.45%. There are around 196 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaniha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaniha

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniha