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

As per Census 2011, Kanimusha village has a total population of 1,275 people, consisting of 675 males and 600 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 892 literate and 383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 518 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanimusha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,275675600
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710087
Scheduled Castes (SC)20711691
Scheduled Tribes (ST)518270248
Literate Population892519373
Illiterate Population383156227

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KotrakanaNorth-East0.92 km
LakshmipurSouth1.55 km
AmbagudaSouth-West1.68 km
NisarWest1.75 km
PunjisilNorth-West2.72 km
DoliambaWest2.86 km
RanjitgudaSouth3.12 km
BandikarNorth-East3.38 km
GhoratikirSouth3.74 km
MarbaigudaWest3.87 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanimusha

Where is Kanimusha located?

Kanimusha village is located in Lakshmipur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanimusha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanimusha is Laxmipur.

What is the pincode of Kanimusha?

The pincode of Kanimusha is 765013.

What is the population of Kanimusha?

Kanimusha has a total population of 1,275, including 675 males and 600 females.

How many households are there in Kanimusha?

There are 297 households in Kanimusha.

What is the literacy rate in Kanimusha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanimusha is 69.96%. Male literacy is 76.89% and female literacy is 62.17%.