Kanijuri Village - Titlagarh, Balangir

Kanijuri is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhalegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanijuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanijuri is 421581. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanijuri

As per Census 2011, Kanijuri village has a total population of 748 people, consisting of 382 males and 366 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanijuri

Kanijuri 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 Kanijuri

Kanijuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kanijuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kanijuri is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanijuri

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

Health Facilities in Kanijuri

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

FAQs about Kanijuri