Kaniari - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Kaniari is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Soso and around 107 km from Kendujhar. Dhenka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniari is 387110. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kaniari

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniari village had a total population of 1,503 people, including 776 males and 727 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.01%, with male literacy at 88.90% and female literacy at 76.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniari

Kaniari 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 Kaniari

Kaniari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kaniari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kaniari is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaniari

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

Health Facilities in Kaniari

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

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