Khanda - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Khanda is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Parajang and around 95 km from Dhenkanal. Ghagaramunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanda is 402185. The village covers a total geographical area of 765 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Khanda 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 Khanda

According to the 2011 Census, Khanda village had a total population of 657 people, including 339 males and 318 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 58.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanda

Khanda 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 Khanda

Khanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Khanda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khanda is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanda

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

Health Facilities in Khanda

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

FAQs about Khanda