Kamaning - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Kamaning is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saptasajya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamaning village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamaning is 403362. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kamaning village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kamaning

According to the 2011 Census, Kamaning village had a total population of 468 people, including 232 males and 236 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.91%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 74.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population468232236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593227
Scheduled Castes (SC)18612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)213103110
Literate Population335180155
Illiterate Population1335281

Nearby Villages of Kamaning

Kamaning 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatrabhagSouth-East2.53 km
SaptasajyaWest2.77 km
BadrapaliSouth2.79 km
SiariaEast3.68 km
PadmanavpurSouth4.49 km
KanteikoliaNorth-East4.69 km
KankadahadNorth-West5.21 km
GoudunibediaNorth-East5.26 km
ManipurSouth-East5.29 km
TalbarkotaSouth-East5.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamaning

Kamaning is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kamaning is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kamaning is about 8 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 Kamaning

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kamaning

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kamaning

Where is Kamaning located?

Kamaning village is located in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamaning?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamaning is Saptasajya.

What is the pincode of Kamaning?

The pincode of Kamaning is 759013.

What is the population of Kamaning?

Kamaning had a total population of 468, including 232 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Kamaning?

Kamaning had 109 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamaning?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamaning was 81.91%. Male literacy was 90.00% and female literacy was 74.16%.