Kangeilo - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kangeilo is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kangeilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangeilo is 402403. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kangeilo

As per Census 2011, Kangeilo village has a total population of 1,527 people, consisting of 784 males and 743 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,030 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kangeilo

Kangeilo 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 Kangeilo

Kangeilo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kangeilo is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kangeilo is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kangeilo

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

Health Facilities in Kangeilo

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

FAQs about Kangeilo