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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhupura village had a total population of 1,581 people, including 824 males and 757 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.16%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 80.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

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