Kankana - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kankana is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Kamakshyanagar and around 58 km from Dhenkanal. Raibol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankana is 402317. The village covers a total geographical area of 788 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kankana 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 Kankana

According to the 2011 Census, Kankana village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 894 males and 810 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 85.92% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 970.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankana

Kankana 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 Kankana

Kankana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kankana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kankana is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankana

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

Health Facilities in Kankana

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

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