Kanhupur - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Kanhupur is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dharmasala and around 45 km from Jajapur . Thanual serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupur is 401185. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kanhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhupur village had a total population of 357 people, including 190 males and 167 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.64%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 81.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhupur

Kanhupur 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 Kanhupur

Kanhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kanhupur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kanhupur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhupur

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

Health Facilities in Kanhupur

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

FAQs about Kanhupur