Kanhuguda - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kanhuguda is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gorakhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhuguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhuguda is 425983. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kanhuguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhuguda village had a total population of 587 people, including 304 males and 283 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.31%, with male literacy at 58.17% and female literacy at 23.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhuguda

Kanhuguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kanhuguda

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kanhuguda. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kanhuguda.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kanhuguda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kanhuguda 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 Kanhuguda

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

Health Facilities in Kanhuguda

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

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