Kanimani - Muniguda, Rayagada

Kanimani is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 106 km from Ambadala and around 86 km from Rayagada . Telengapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanimani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanimani is 424852. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Kanimani 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 Kanimani

As per Census 2011, Kanimani village has a total population of 265 people, consisting of 130 males and 135 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanimani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanimani

Kanimani 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 Kanimani

Kanimani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kanimani is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kanimani is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanimani

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

Health Facilities in Kanimani

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

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