Kansil - Bangomunda, Balangir

Kansil is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kansil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansil is 421323. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kansil

According to the 2011 Census, Kansil village had a total population of 1,409 people, including 736 males and 673 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.55%, with male literacy at 55.16% and female literacy at 30.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansil

Kansil 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 Kansil

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kansil. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kansil is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kansil is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansil

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

Health Facilities in Kansil

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

FAQs about Kansil