Kampaniguma - Khariar, Nuapada

Kampaniguma is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Ranimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kampaniguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kampaniguma is 422054. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kampaniguma

According to the 2011 Census, Kampaniguma village had a total population of 229 people, including 102 males and 127 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,245 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.97%, with male literacy at 60.67% and female literacy at 35.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Kampaniguma

Kampaniguma 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 Kampaniguma

Kampaniguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kampaniguma is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kampaniguma is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kampaniguma

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

Health Facilities in Kampaniguma

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

FAQs about Kampaniguma