Kanthikhaman - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kanthikhaman is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Manusgam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthikhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthikhaman is 425796. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

Kanthikhaman 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 Kanthikhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthikhaman village had a total population of 179 people, including 96 males and 83 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.48%, with male literacy at 62.79% and female literacy at 21.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1799683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18108
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769581
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population705416
Illiterate Population1094267

Nearby Villages of Kanthikhaman

Kanthikhaman 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KukudagadaNorth1.13 km
JamugudaSouth1.22 km
BhatipasNorth-West1.42 km
SingarikhadikaEast1.92 km
DamamundaNorth-East3.14 km
KamaraghatNorth3.44 km
ManasagamEast3.54 km
BirmalgudaNorth3.56 km
SanadarlaNorth4.76 km
DumerpadarNorth-East4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanthikhaman

Kanthikhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kanthikhaman is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kanthikhaman is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthikhaman

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kanthikhaman

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kanthikhaman

Where is Kanthikhaman located?

Kanthikhaman village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanthikhaman?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanthikhaman is Manusgam.

What is the pincode of Kanthikhaman?

The pincode of Kanthikhaman is 765015.

What is the population of Kanthikhaman?

Kanthikhaman had a total population of 179, including 96 males and 83 females.

How many households are there in Kanthikhaman?

Kanthikhaman had 42 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanthikhaman?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanthikhaman was 43.48%. Male literacy was 62.79% and female literacy was 21.33%.