Kanas - Kanas, Puri

Kanas is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Kanas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanas is 409585. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kanas

As per Census 2011, Kanas village has a total population of 2,864 people, consisting of 1,457 males and 1,407 females. The village has 643 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,172 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanas are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanas

Kanas 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 Kanas

Kanas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kanas is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kanas is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanas

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

Health Facilities in Kanas

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

FAQs about Kanas