Kinjaraba - Nandapur, Koraput

Kinjaraba is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Padua and around 68 km from Koraput. Raising serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kinjaraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinjaraba is 429666. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kinjaraba

As per Census 2011, Kinjaraba village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 249 males and 264 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 136 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 383 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population513249264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1125458
Scheduled Castes (SC)974849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)383186197
Literate Population13610729
Illiterate Population377142235

Nearby Villages of Kinjaraba

Kinjaraba 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)
KatiaputSouth1.24 km
PetalNorth-East1.38 km
KadaputWest1.44 km
MaliputSouth-East1.70 km
MuldaSouth-East1.71 km
TaintarWest1.90 km
BarabaNorth1.99 km
BaldaSouth-West2.11 km
KaranjaguraNorth2.83 km
AtubuSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kinjaraba

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kinjaraba. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kinjaraba is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kinjaraba is about 68 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 Kinjaraba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kinjaraba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kinjaraba

Where is Kinjaraba located?

Kinjaraba village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kinjaraba?

The Gram Panchayat of Kinjaraba is Raising.

What is the pincode of Kinjaraba?

The pincode of Kinjaraba is 764041.

What is the population of Kinjaraba?

Kinjaraba has a total population of 513, including 249 males and 264 females.

How many households are there in Kinjaraba?

There are 136 households in Kinjaraba.

What is the literacy rate in Kinjaraba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kinjaraba is 26.51%. Male literacy is 42.97% and female literacy is 10.98%.