Kankadahad
Kankadahad is a Town and Tehsil in Dhenkanal District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kankadahad Block (CD) is 02989. The total area of Kankadahad Tehsil is 492 km². Kankadahad has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kankadahad Tehsil
Kankadahad Tehsil has a total of 79 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kankadahad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhapali | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 2 | Akhupal | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (23 km) |
| 3 | Bagha Basa | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (20 km) |
| 4 | Baghua | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 5 | Bahadapal | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (38 km) |
| 6 | Baiganapal | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (37 km) |
| 7 | Balikuma | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (17 km) |
| 8 | Bandania | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (23 km) |
| 9 | Batagan | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (10 km) |
| 10 | Bhalutangar | Raibol | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 11 | Birasal | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (17 km) |
| 12 | Biripal | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (38 km) |
| 13 | Budhibili | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (27 km) |
| 14 | Chadeiragada | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (23 km) |
| 15 | Chilida | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (38 km) |
| 16 | Dangapal | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (18 km) |
| 17 | Dansanali | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (18 km) |
| 18 | Debgan | Kerjuli | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 19 | Denga Bahali | Raibol | Kamakshyanagar (35 km) |
| 20 | Deulisahi | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 21 | Dholapasi | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 22 | Dhuli Gotha | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (19 km) |
| 23 | Ekuli | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (45 km) |
| 24 | Gangamunda | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (26 km) |
| 25 | Ghotaringa | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (28 km) |
| 26 | Haladigundi | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (17 km) |
| 27 | Jamuchakada | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 28 | Jhanjeri Berena No 7 | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (13 km) |
| 29 | Jhanjeriberena | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 30 | Jhatikipasi | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 31 | Kaeteni No 1 | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (38 km) |
| 32 | Kairatangar | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 33 | Kalada | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (31 km) |
| 34 | Kalasapur | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (23 km) |
| 35 | Kalaspur | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (27 km) |
| 36 | Kampulei | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 37 | Kandar | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 38 | Kandhara | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 39 | Kankadahad | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (20 km) |
| 40 | Kantapal | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 41 | Kantol | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (40 km) |
| 42 | Karadapal | Mathakargola | Kamakshyanagar (35 km) |
| 43 | Karagola | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (27 km) |
| 44 | Kateni No 02 | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (45 km) |
| 45 | Kenduapada | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (28 km) |
| 46 | Kerajodi | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 47 | Khajuria | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (17 km) |
| 48 | Kharakhari | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 49 | Khuribhanga | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (26 km) |
| 50 | Kiritanapur | Bam | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 51 | Kochilabanka | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (31 km) |
| 52 | Koi | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 53 | Koli Bania Kateni | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (17 km) |
| 54 | Kote | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (52 km) |
| 55 | Madhabamunda | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (28 km) |
| 56 | Mahidharpur | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 57 | Majhipal | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 58 | Makuakateni | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 59 | Mandiapada | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (38 km) |
| 60 | Maruabili | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (35 km) |
| 61 | Palasa Dangi | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 62 | Panasia | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (20 km) |
| 63 | Patabedha | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 64 | Patharakata | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (18 km) |
| 65 | Phulajhari | Kantapal | Kamakshyanagar (40 km) |
| 66 | Pitaldhua | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 67 | Raipala | Kantol | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 68 | Rodang | Kerjuli | Kamakshyanagar (32 km) |
| 69 | Rupabedha | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (25 km) |
| 70 | Sahala | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (13 km) |
| 71 | Sarian | Maruabili | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 72 | Sasapasi | Karagola | Kamakshyanagar (22 km) |
| 73 | Sendhasar | Birasal | Kamakshyanagar (30 km) |
| 74 | Suaginali | Batagaon | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 75 | Sunia | Kanakadahad | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
| 76 | Tarajanga | Makuakateni | Kamakshyanagar (12 km) |
| 77 | Tarinipasi | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (18 km) |
| 78 | Tileibereni | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (20 km) |
| 79 | Urbengi | Balikuma | Kamakshyanagar (15 km) |
Population of Kankadahad Tehsil
The population profile of Kankadahad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kankadahad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61,222 | 61,222 | N/A |
| Male Population | 30,917 | 30,917 | N/A |
| Female Population | 30,305 | 30,305 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,185 | 9,185 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,741 | 4,741 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,444 | 4,444 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 35,278 | 35,278 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,496 | 20,496 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,782 | 14,782 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,944 | 25,944 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,421 | 10,421 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,523 | 15,523 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,114 | 13,114 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 61,222 people. Includes nearly 30,917 males and 30,305 females. Rural population is about 61,222 people.
- There are around 9,185 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,741 boys and 4,444 girls.
- Literate population is about 35,278 people. Non-literate population is around 25,944 people.
- There are nearly 13,114 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kankadahad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,638 | 6,638 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,295 | 3,295 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,343 | 3,343 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 34,869 | 34,869 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 17,428 | 17,428 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 17,441 | 17,441 | N/A |
| Population Density | 124 / km² | 124 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kankadahad Tehsil is approximately 6,638 people, including 3,295 males and 3,343 females. Around 6,638 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kankadahad Tehsil is about 34,869 people, including 17,428 males and 17,441 females. Around 34,869 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 124 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 124 people per sq. km.