Kanagam - Boriguma, Koraput

Kanagam is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kanagam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagam is 428247. The village covers a total geographical area of 1039 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kanagam

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagam village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,032 males and 1,085 females, living in 565 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.07%, with male literacy at 58.17% and female literacy at 32.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 706.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagam

Kanagam 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 Kanagam

Public transport in the Kanagam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kanagam is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kanagam is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanagam

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

Health Facilities in Kanagam

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

FAQs about Kanagam