Kanjia - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Kanjia is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Koliana and around 24 km from Baripada. Purunapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjia is 389234. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kanjia

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjia village had a total population of 462 people, including 228 males and 234 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 50.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjia

Kanjia 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 Kanjia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kanjia. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kanjia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanjia is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjia

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

Health Facilities in Kanjia

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

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