Kanapadi - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kanapadi is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Toyaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanapadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanapadi is 428562. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kanapadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kanapadi village had a total population of 488 people, including 242 males and 246 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.95%, with male literacy at 54.21% and female literacy at 20.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 488.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanapadi

Kanapadi 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 Kanapadi

Public transport in the Kanapadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kanapadi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kanapadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanapadi

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

Health Facilities in Kanapadi

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

FAQs about Kanapadi