Kuansa - Nimapada, Puri

Kuansa is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Antuara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuansa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuansa is 409036. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kuansa

According to the 2011 Census, Kuansa village had a total population of 690 people, including 346 males and 344 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.12%, with male literacy at 93.27% and female literacy at 84.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuansa

Kuansa 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 Kuansa

Kuansa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kuansa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kuansa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuansa

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

Health Facilities in Kuansa

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

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