Kanimusha - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kanimusha is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanimusha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanimusha is 428530. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kanimusha 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 Kanimusha

According to the 2011 Census, Kanimusha village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 675 males and 600 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.99%, with male literacy at 90.26% and female literacy at 72.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanimusha

Kanimusha 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 Kanimusha

Public transport in the Kanimusha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kanimusha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kanimusha is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanimusha

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

Health Facilities in Kanimusha

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

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