Kanika
Kanika is a village located in Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Hemgir (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Sundargarh. As per 2009 stats, Kanika village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanika unique in its vibrant Hemgir-Sundargarh region. You’ll see Kanika’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kanika
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanika is 383599. The village spans a total geographical area of 773 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 770075. Belpahar is nearest town to Kanika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
Google Map of Kanika
Population of Kanika
According to the 2011 Census, Kanika has a total population of about 3,587, with approximately 1,700 males and 1,887 females. The sex ratio is around 1110 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 404 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 697 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,168. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.45%, with male literacy at about 73.71% and female literacy near 65.61%. There are around 851 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,587 | 1,700 | 1,887 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 404 | 203 | 201 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 697 | 339 | 358 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,168 | 482 | 686 |
| Literate Population | 2,491 | 1,253 | 1,238 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,096 | 447 | 649 |
Connectivity of Kanika
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanika. As per the 2011 stats, Kanika had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Kanika
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanika helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanika.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanika
- Where is Kanika located?
- Kanika village is situated in Hemgir Tehsil, within the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanika?
- Kanika serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kanika?
- The pincode of Kanika is 770075, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanika as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanika is 3,587, with 1,700 males and 1,887 females.
- How many households are there in Kanika as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanika village has a total of 851 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanika as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanika is 69.45%. The male literacy rate is 73.71%, while the female literacy rate is 65.61%.