Kansa - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kansa is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Nilagiri and around 26 km from Baleshwar. Kanas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansa is 393095. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kansa

According to the 2011 Census, Kansa village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 860 males and 828 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.50%, with male literacy at 80.21% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansa

Kansa 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 Kansa

Kansa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kansa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kansa is about 26 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 Kansa

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

Health Facilities in Kansa

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

FAQs about Kansa