Kansara - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Kansara is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kansara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansara is 403039. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kansara

According to the 2011 Census, Kansara village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,145 males and 1,133 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.75%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 52.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 513.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansara

Kansara 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 Kansara

Kansara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kansara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kansara is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansara

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

Health Facilities in Kansara

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

FAQs about Kansara