Kairatangar - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kairatangar is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Batagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kairatangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kairatangar is 402511. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kairatangar

According to the 2011 Census, Kairatangar village had a total population of 719 people, including 359 males and 360 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.65%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 70.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Kairatangar

Kairatangar 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 Kairatangar

Kairatangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kairatangar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kairatangar is about 46 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 Kairatangar

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

Health Facilities in Kairatangar

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

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