Kanipai - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kanipai is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanipai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanipai is 425687. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kanipai

According to the 2011 Census, Kanipai village had a total population of 205 people, including 95 males and 110 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 6.96%, with male literacy at 5.56% and female literacy at 8.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanipai

Kanipai 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 Kanipai

Kanipai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kanipai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kanipai is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanipai

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

Health Facilities in Kanipai

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

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