Kanika - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Kanika is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Angarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanika is 388652. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kanika

According to the 2011 Census, Kanika village had a total population of 683 people, including 353 males and 330 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.47%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanika

Kanika 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 Kanika

Kanika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kanika is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanika is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanika

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

Health Facilities in Kanika

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

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