Kanheital - Patnagarh, Balangir

Kanheital is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Larambha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheital village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheital is 420519. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kanheital 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 Kanheital

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheital village had a total population of 596 people, including 301 males and 295 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.14%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheital

Kanheital 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 Kanheital

Kanheital is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kanheital is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kanheital is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheital

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

Health Facilities in Kanheital

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

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