Kankana

Kankana is a village located in Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Kamakshyanagar (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Raibol is the gram panchayat of Kankana village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankana unique in its vibrant Kamakshyanagar-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kankana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kankana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankana is 402317. The village spans a total geographical area of 788 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759039. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Kankana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankana

Population of Kankana

According to the 2011 Census, Kankana has a total population of about 1,704, with approximately 894 males and 810 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 245 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 222 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 970. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.26%, with male literacy at about 73.04% and female literacy near 58.77%. There are around 356 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankana. As per the 2011 stats, Kankana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kankana

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankana