Kanagam

Kanagam is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Konagam is the gram panchayat of Kanagam village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanagam unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Kanagam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanagam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanagam is 428247. The village spans a total geographical area of 1039 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Sunabeda is nearest town to Kanagam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanagam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanagam

Population of Kanagam

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagam has a total population of about 2,117, with approximately 1,032 males and 1,085 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 384 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 598 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 706. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.89%, with male literacy at about 46.90% and female literacy near 27.37%. There are around 565 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanagam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanagam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanagam. As per the 2011 stats, Kanagam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanagam

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanagam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanagam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanagam