Kanheiogalpur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Kanheiogalpur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Sahaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheiogalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheiogalpur is 393948. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kanheiogalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheiogalpur village had a total population of 510 people, including 266 males and 244 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.15%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 81.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheiogalpur

Kanheiogalpur 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 Kanheiogalpur

Public transport in the Kanheiogalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kanheiogalpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kanheiogalpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheiogalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanheiogalpur

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

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