Kenjhiriapali - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Kenjhiriapali is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Biramaharajpur and around 37 km from Subarnapur. Kenjhariapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenjhiriapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenjhiriapali is 419261. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kenjhiriapali

As per Census 2011, Kenjhiriapali village has a total population of 910 people, consisting of 474 males and 436 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 649 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population910474436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)976631
Scheduled Castes (SC)17610076
Literate Population649374275
Illiterate Population261100161

Nearby Villages of Kenjhiriapali

Kenjhiriapali 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)
HirapaliWest1.47 km
TelipalijungleSouth-East1.48 km
KadalipaliSouth1.73 km
JatiapaliNorth1.79 km
AmatpaliNorth-West2.07 km
BalipaliSouth-West2.11 km
BaghartailaWest2.13 km
LuturpankaEast2.26 km
TelipaliSouth-East2.40 km
KesalgaonNorth2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kenjhiriapali

Kenjhiriapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Kenjhiriapali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kenjhiriapali is about 37 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 Kenjhiriapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kenjhiriapali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kenjhiriapali

Where is Kenjhiriapali located?

Kenjhiriapali village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kenjhiriapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Kenjhiriapali is Kenjhariapali.

What is the pincode of Kenjhiriapali?

The pincode of Kenjhiriapali is 767018.

What is the population of Kenjhiriapali?

Kenjhiriapali has a total population of 910, including 474 males and 436 females.

How many households are there in Kenjhiriapali?

There are 215 households in Kenjhiriapali.

What is the literacy rate in Kenjhiriapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kenjhiriapali is 71.32%. Male literacy is 78.90% and female literacy is 63.07%.