Kanbar - Barpali, Bargarh

Kanbar is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Barapali and around 19 km from Bargarh. Kanbar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanbar is 380432. The village covers a total geographical area of 704 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kanbar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kanbar

As per Census 2011, Kanbar village has a total population of 2,723 people, consisting of 1,394 males and 1,329 females. The village has 696 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,754 literate and 969 illiterate residents. Additionally, 684 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanbar

Kanbar 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 Kanbar

Kanbar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Kanbar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Kanbar is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanbar

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

Health Facilities in Kanbar

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

FAQs about Kanbar