Kenapali - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kenapali is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kaleiposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kenapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenapali is 384872. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kenapali 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 Kenapali

As per Census 2011, Kenapali village has a total population of 1,215 people, consisting of 584 males and 631 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 668 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 759 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenapali

Kenapali 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 Kenapali

Public transport in the Kenapali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kenapali is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kenapali is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenapali

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

Health Facilities in Kenapali

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

FAQs about Kenapali