Kansa - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Kansa is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Ghasipura and around 104 km from Kendujhar. Radhikadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansa is 386902. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kansa 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 Kansa

According to the 2011 Census, Kansa village had a total population of 1,340 people, including 680 males and 660 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.38%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 67.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansa

Kansa 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 Kansa

Public transport in the Kansa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Kansa is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kansa is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansa

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

Health Facilities in Kansa

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

FAQs about Kansa