Kanapur - Barbil, Keonjhar

Kanapur is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Joda and around 53 km from Kendujhar. Kandara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanapur is 385310. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 758034 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanapur village had a total population of 505 people, including 263 males and 242 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.82%, with male literacy at 44.19% and female literacy at 13.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanapur

Kanapur 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 Kanapur

Kanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Kanapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kanapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanapur

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

Health Facilities in Kanapur

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

FAQs about Kanapur