Kanya - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Kanya is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Korai and around 40 km from Jajapur . Kacharasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanya is 400695. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kanya

According to the 2011 Census, Kanya village had a total population of 828 people, including 428 males and 400 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.72%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanya

Kanya 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 Kanya

Kanya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kanya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kanya is about 40 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 Kanya

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

Health Facilities in Kanya

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

FAQs about Kanya