Kanaguli - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kanaguli is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Kunjakothi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaguli is 397388. The village covers a total geographical area of 551 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kanaguli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanaguli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaguli village had a total population of 1,889 people, including 943 males and 946 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 77.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaguli

Kanaguli 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 Kanaguli

Kanaguli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kanaguli is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kanaguli is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanaguli

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

Health Facilities in Kanaguli

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

FAQs about Kanaguli