Kanpur - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Kanpur is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Sainkul and around 98 km from Kendujhar. Madanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpur is 387288. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpur village had a total population of 724 people, including 388 males and 336 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.11%, with male literacy at 95.03% and female literacy at 88.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpur

Kanpur 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 Kanpur

Kanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Kanpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kanpur is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanpur

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

FAQs about Kanpur