Kankiria - Puintala, Balangir

Kankiria is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Balangir and around 10 km from Balangir. Kurul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankiria is 420225. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kankiria

As per Census 2011, Kankiria village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 283 males and 252 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankiria

Kankiria 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 Kankiria

Kankiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kankiria is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kankiria is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankiria

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

Health Facilities in Kankiria

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

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