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

According to the 2011 Census, Kerajodi village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 903 males and 805 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 82.66% and female literacy at 54.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

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