Kanhupur - Pipili, Puri

Kanhupur is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupur is 408755. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kanhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhupur village had a total population of 721 people, including 367 males and 354 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.77%, with male literacy at 95.63% and female literacy at 85.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhupur

Kanhupur 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 Kanhupur

Kanhupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Kanhupur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kanhupur is about 37 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 Kanhupur

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

Health Facilities in Kanhupur

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

FAQs about Kanhupur