Kanheibandha - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Kanheibandha is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gadigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheibandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheibandha is 390933. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kanheibandha

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheibandha village had a total population of 571 people, including 293 males and 278 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 77.20% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanheibandha

Kanheibandha 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 Kanheibandha

Kanheibandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Kanheibandha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanheibandha is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheibandha

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

Health Facilities in Kanheibandha

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

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