Kangaon - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Kangaon is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Padiabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangaon is 420770. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kangaon 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 Kangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kangaon village had a total population of 574 people, including 285 males and 289 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.80%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 52.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Kangaon

Kangaon 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 Kangaon

Kangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kangaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kangaon is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kangaon

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

Health Facilities in Kangaon

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

FAQs about Kangaon