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

As per Census 2011, Kansari village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 128 males and 136 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kansari are given below:

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