Kamalapur - Kanisi, Ganjam

Kamalapur is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Gopalpur and around 27 km from Chatrapur. Kamalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalapur is 412631. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 761052 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kamalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalapur village had a total population of 2,791 people, including 1,310 males and 1,481 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 86.72% and female literacy at 67.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalapur

Kamalapur 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 Kamalapur

Kamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kamalapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kamalapur is about 27 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 Kamalapur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalapur

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

FAQs about Kamalapur