Kankarei - Chhendipada, Angul

Kankarei is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Industrial and around 20 km from Anugul . Kankerei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarei is 404360. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 759130 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kankarei

According to the 2011 Census, Kankarei village had a total population of 1,799 people, including 913 males and 886 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 65.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarei

Kankarei 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 Kankarei

Kankarei is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kankarei is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarei

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

Health Facilities in Kankarei

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

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