Kaniaghati - Lephripara, Sundargarh

Kaniaghati is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sarafgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniaghati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniaghati is 383647. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kaniaghati

As per Census 2011, Kaniaghati village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 160 males and 143 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniaghati

Kaniaghati 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 Kaniaghati

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kaniaghati. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Kaniaghati is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kaniaghati is about 40 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 Kaniaghati

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

Health Facilities in Kaniaghati

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

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