Kanhupur - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Kanhupur is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Tangi and around 28 km from Cuttack. Garudagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupur is 399326. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kanhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhupur village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 528 males and 490 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 87.69% and female literacy at 75.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhupur

Kanhupur 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 Kanhupur

Kanhupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Kanhupur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kanhupur is about 28 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 Kanhupur

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

Health Facilities in Kanhupur

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

FAQs about Kanhupur