Tankapani - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Tankapani is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tankapani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tankapani is 420747. The village covers a total geographical area of 565 hectares and falls under the 767038 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Tankapani

According to the 2011 Census, Tankapani village had a total population of 893 people, including 450 males and 443 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.89%, with male literacy at 52.03% and female literacy at 26.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Tankapani

Tankapani 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 Tankapani

Tankapani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Tankapani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tankapani is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tankapani

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

Health Facilities in Tankapani

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

FAQs about Tankapani