Kangaon - Sohela, Bargarh

Kangaon is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Kangaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangaon is 380243. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kangaon village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 798 males and 735 females, living in 422 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.24%, with male literacy at 89.80% and female literacy at 71.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Kangaon

Kangaon 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 Kangaon

Kangaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Kangaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kangaon

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

Health Facilities in Kangaon

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

FAQs about Kangaon