Kenjhara - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Kenjhara is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Patbil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenjhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenjhara is 388959. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kenjhara

According to the 2011 Census, Kenjhara village had a total population of 712 people, including 349 males and 363 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.20%, with male literacy at 71.72% and female literacy at 49.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenjhara

Kenjhara 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 Kenjhara

Kenjhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kenjhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kenjhara is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenjhara

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

Health Facilities in Kenjhara

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

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