Kanjia - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Kanjia is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tangi and around 25 km from Cuttack. Bramhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjia is 399317. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanjia

As per Census 2011, Kanjia village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 222 males and 215 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjia

Kanjia 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 Kanjia

Kanjia 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 Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Kanjia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kanjia is about 25 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 Kanjia

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

Health Facilities in Kanjia

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

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