Kanhupur - Satyabadi, Puri

Kanhupur is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Algum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhupur is 409622. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Satyabadi 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 267 people, including 138 males and 129 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.96%, with male literacy at 98.41% and female literacy at 91.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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, 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 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kanhupur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kanhupur is about 32 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