Kanaka - Khallikote, Ganjam

Kanaka is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Khalikote and around 36 km from Chatrapur. Kanaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaka is 411940. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 761028 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kanaka

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaka village had a total population of 1,631 people, including 868 males and 763 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.85%, with male literacy at 75.17% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaka

Kanaka 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 Kanaka

Kanaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Kanaka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kanaka is about 36 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 Kanaka

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

Health Facilities in Kanaka

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

FAQs about Kanaka