Kankadapal - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Kankadapal is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kankadpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankadapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankadapal is 403255. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kankadapal 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 Kankadapal

As per Census 2011, Kankadapal village has a total population of 1,210 people, consisting of 606 males and 604 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 882 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 208 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankadapal

Kankadapal 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 Kankadapal

Public transport in the Kankadapal 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 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kankadapal is about 5 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 Kankadapal

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

Health Facilities in Kankadapal

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

FAQs about Kankadapal