Kampulei - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kampulei is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Maruabili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kampulei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kampulei is 402469. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kampulei 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 Kampulei

According to the 2011 Census, Kampulei village had a total population of 939 people, including 470 males and 469 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.56%, with male literacy at 74.22% and female literacy at 56.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Kampulei

Kampulei 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 Kampulei

Kampulei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kampulei is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kampulei is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kampulei

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

Health Facilities in Kampulei

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

FAQs about Kampulei