Kainjhar - Tikabali, Kandhamal

Kainjhar is a village situated in the Tikabali tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikabali and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Kainjhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainjhar is 415878. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 762019 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kainjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kainjhar village had a total population of 1,150 people, including 577 males and 573 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 52.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Kainjhar

Kainjhar 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 Kainjhar

Kainjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Kainjhar has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Kainjhar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kainjhar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kainjhar

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

Health Facilities in Kainjhar

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

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