Kanhurai - Oupada, Balasore
Kanhurai is a village situated in the Oupada tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Oupada and around 96 km from Baleshwar. Talakia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhurai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhurai is 393358. The village covers a total geographical area of 1 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Kanhurai 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.
Nearby Villages of Kanhurai
Kanhurai 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gadasahi | North-West | 1.29 km |
| Ranipokhari | North | 1.59 km |
| Pandua | East | 1.71 km |
| Sorisapala | South-West | 2.03 km |
| Rairamachandrapur | South-West | 2.47 km |
| Janikapala | East | 2.60 km |
| Chandratikara | South-West | 2.67 km |
| Mainsadali | West | 3.25 km |
| Dimirichua | South-West | 3.28 km |
| Nuaganbada | South | 3.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kanhurai
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kanhurai. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kanhurai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kanhurai is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kanhurai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanhurai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kanhurai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanhurai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kanhurai
Where is Kanhurai located?
Kanhurai village is located in Oupada Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanhurai?
The Gram Panchayat of Kanhurai is Talakia.
What is the pincode of Kanhurai?
The pincode of Kanhurai is 756049.