Kanhupur - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Kanhupur is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Barsahi and around 56 km from Baripada. Patisari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupur is 390760. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kanhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhupur village had a total population of 458 people, including 240 males and 218 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.01%, with male literacy at 75.24% and female literacy at 60.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhupur

Kanhupur 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 Kanhupur

Public transport in the Kanhupur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kanhupur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanhupur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhupur

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

Health Facilities in Kanhupur

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

FAQs about Kanhupur