Kerajodi - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Kerajodi is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kerjuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerajodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerajodi is 402457. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kerajodi 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 Kerajodi

As per Census 2011, Kerajodi village has a total population of 1,708 people, consisting of 903 males and 805 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,041 literate and 667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 677 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kerajodi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kerajodi

Kerajodi 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 Kerajodi

Kerajodi 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 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kerajodi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kerajodi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerajodi

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

Health Facilities in Kerajodi

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

FAQs about Kerajodi