Kani - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Kani is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kani is 395950. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kani

As per Census 2011, Kani village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 472 males and 461 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kani

Kani 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 Kani

Kani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kani is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kani

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

Health Facilities in Kani

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

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