Kanut - Belpara, Balangir

Kanut is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kanut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanut is 420969. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kanut

As per Census 2011, Kanut village has a total population of 1,767 people, consisting of 844 males and 923 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,072 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 490 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanut are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanut

Kanut 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 Kanut

Kanut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kanut is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kanut is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanut

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

Health Facilities in Kanut

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

FAQs about Kanut