Kuanarpur - Astaranga, Puri

Kuanarpur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuanarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuanarpur is 409243. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kuanarpur 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 Kuanarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kuanarpur village had a total population of 575 people, including 294 males and 281 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.66%, with male literacy at 91.25% and female literacy at 78.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, 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 Kuanarpur

Kuanarpur 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 Kuanarpur

Kuanarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kuanarpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kuanarpur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuanarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kuanarpur

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

FAQs about Kuanarpur