Kankadahad - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Kankadahad is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kankadahad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankadahad is 403319. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kankadahad 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 Kankadahad

As per Census 2011, Kankadahad village has a total population of 2,294 people, consisting of 1,215 males and 1,079 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,646 literate and 648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 872 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankadahad

Kankadahad 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 Kankadahad

Kankadahad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kankadahad is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankadahad

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

Health Facilities in Kankadahad

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

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