Kanheigola - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Kanheigola is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Harichandanpur and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Badapalaspal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheigola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheigola is 386753. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Daitari is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Kanheigola

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheigola village had a total population of 504 people, including 257 males and 247 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.79%, with male literacy at 63.51% and female literacy at 44.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheigola

Kanheigola 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 Kanheigola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanheigola. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daitari to Kanheigola is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kanheigola is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheigola

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

Health Facilities in Kanheigola

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

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