Kankadajharan - Reamal, Deogarh

Kankadajharan is a village situated in the Reamal tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Kundheigola and around 82 km from Debagarh. Para serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankadajharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankadajharan is 383222. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 768109 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Kankadajharan 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 Kankadajharan

According to the 2011 Census, Kankadajharan village had a total population of 183 people, including 86 males and 97 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.23%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 62.07%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankadajharan

Kankadajharan 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 Kankadajharan

Kankadajharan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kankadajharan is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Kankadajharan is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankadajharan

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

Health Facilities in Kankadajharan

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

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