Kanheipur - Buguda, Ganjam

Kanheipur 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 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Karachuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheipur is 410399. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kanheipur 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 Kanheipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheipur village had a total population of 65 people, including 30 males and 35 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.28%, with male literacy at 59.26% and female literacy at 38.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheipur

Kanheipur 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 Kanheipur

Kanheipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kanheipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kanheipur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheipur

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

Health Facilities in Kanheipur

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

FAQs about Kanheipur