Kanhupura - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kanhupura is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupura is 402326. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kanhupura 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 Kanhupura

As per Census 2011, Kanhupura village has a total population of 1,581 people, consisting of 824 males and 757 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,229 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 258 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhupura

Kanhupura 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 Kanhupura

Kanhupura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kanhupura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kanhupura is about 38 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 Kanhupura

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

Health Facilities in Kanhupura

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

FAQs about Kanhupura