Kaniari - Simulia, Balasore

Kaniari is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Similia and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Markona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniari is 394132. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kaniari

As per Census 2011, Kaniari village has a total population of 912 people, consisting of 471 males and 441 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniari

Kaniari 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 Kaniari

Kaniari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kaniari is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kaniari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaniari

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

Health Facilities in Kaniari

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

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