Vanna - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Vanna is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Kashinagara and around 38 km from Paralakhemundi. Budura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vanna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanna is 414508. The village covers a total geographical area of 678 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vanna

According to the 2011 Census, Vanna village had a total population of 593 people, including 304 males and 289 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.04%, with male literacy at 43.07% and female literacy at 38.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanna

Vanna 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 Vanna

Public transport in the Vanna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Vanna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Vanna 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 Vanna

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

Health Facilities in Vanna

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

FAQs about Vanna