Kankalu

Kankalu is a village located in Bhusan Steel Limited tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Bhusan Steel Limited (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Paika Purunakot is the gram panchayat of Kankalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankalu unique in its vibrant Bhusan Steel Limited-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kankalu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kankalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankalu is 402982. The village spans a total geographical area of 205 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759121. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kankalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankalu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankalu

Population of Kankalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kankalu has a total population of about 1,210, with approximately 622 males and 588 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 452 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.45%, with male literacy at about 81.67% and female literacy near 70.92%. There are around 277 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankalu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankalu. As per the 2011 stats, Kankalu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kankalu

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankalu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankalu.

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