Kanakuturu - Buguda, Ganjam

Kanakuturu is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sankuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakuturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakuturu is 410376. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanakuturu

As per Census 2011, Kanakuturu village has a total population of 1,128 people, consisting of 542 males and 586 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakuturu

Kanakuturu 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 Kanakuturu

Kanakuturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kanakuturu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kanakuturu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakuturu

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

Health Facilities in Kanakuturu

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

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