Kanjijharan - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda
Kanjijharan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Rengali and around 65 km from Jharsuguda. Badimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjijharan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjijharan is 380955. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 768226 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Kanjijharan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kanjijharan
As per Census 2011, Kanjijharan village has a total population of 219 people, consisting of 112 males and 107 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanjijharan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 219 | 112 | 107 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 74 | 39 | 35 |
| Literate Population | 121 | 79 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 33 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Kanjijharan
Kanjijharan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kanjijharan
Kanjijharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Kanjijharan is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Kanjijharan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kanjijharan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanjijharan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kanjijharan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanjijharan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kanjijharan
Where is Kanjijharan located?
Kanjijharan village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanjijharan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kanjijharan is Badimal.
What is the pincode of Kanjijharan?
The pincode of Kanjijharan is 768226.
What is the population of Kanjijharan?
Kanjijharan has a total population of 219, including 112 males and 107 females.
How many households are there in Kanjijharan?
There are 56 households in Kanjijharan.
What is the literacy rate in Kanjijharan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanjijharan is 55.25%. Male literacy is 70.54% and female literacy is 39.25%.