Kenaveta - Banei, Sundargarh

Kenaveta is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kenaveta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenaveta is 385171. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Kenaveta

According to the 2011 Census, Kenaveta village had a total population of 1,707 people, including 857 males and 850 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.37%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 72.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenaveta

Kenaveta 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 Kenaveta

Kenaveta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kenaveta is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kenaveta is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenaveta

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

Health Facilities in Kenaveta

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

FAQs about Kenaveta