Kankhai - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Kankhai is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankhai is 402566. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kankhai

According to the 2011 Census, Kankhai village had a total population of 720 people, including 368 males and 352 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.65%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 71.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankhai

Kankhai 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 Kankhai

Public transport in the Kankhai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Kankhai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kankhai is about 80 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 Kankhai

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

Health Facilities in Kankhai

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

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