Kanamana - Astaranga, Puri

Kanamana is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chhuriana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanamana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanamana is 409256. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kanamana

According to the 2011 Census, Kanamana village had a total population of 446 people, including 232 males and 214 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.10%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 78.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanamana

Kanamana 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 Kanamana

Kanamana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kanamana is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kanamana is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanamana

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

Health Facilities in Kanamana

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

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