Kanheipal - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kanheipal is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dayanabili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheipal is 402542. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kanheipal

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheipal village had a total population of 1,875 people, including 955 males and 920 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.33%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 69.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 747.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheipal

Kanheipal 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 Kanheipal

Kanheipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kanheipal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kanheipal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheipal

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

Health Facilities in Kanheipal

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

FAQs about Kanheipal