Kanapai - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kanapai is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Odiapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanapai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanapai is 428510. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kanapai 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 Kanapai

According to the 2011 Census, Kanapai village had a total population of 74 people, including 38 males and 36 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 9.26%, with male literacy at 17.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanapai

Kanapai 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 Kanapai

Kanapai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kanapai is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kanapai is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanapai

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

Health Facilities in Kanapai

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

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