Kanakpur

Kanakpur is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Paikkandmundi is the gram panchayat of Kanakpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanakpur unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kanakpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanakpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanakpur is 424195. The village spans a total geographical area of 274 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Kanakpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 59km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanakpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanakpur

Population of Kanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanakpur has a total population of about 971, with approximately 484 males and 487 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 259. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.36%, with male literacy at about 55.58% and female literacy near 31.21%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanakpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanakpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanakpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kanakpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanakpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanakpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanakpur