Kanagaon - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Kanagaon is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagaon is 423950. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kanagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagaon village had a total population of 2,095 people, including 1,074 males and 1,021 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.45%, with male literacy at 57.65% and female literacy at 24.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 615.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagaon

Kanagaon 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 Kanagaon

Kanagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kanagaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kanagaon is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kanagaon

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

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