Kansari - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kansari is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Basantapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansari is 422974. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kansari

According to the 2011 Census, Kansari village had a total population of 264 people, including 128 males and 136 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.89%, with male literacy at 59.60% and female literacy at 15.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansari

Kansari 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 Kansari

Public transport in the Kansari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kansari is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kansari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansari

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

Health Facilities in Kansari

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

FAQs about Kansari