Koi(Ka) - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Koi(Ka) 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balikuma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koi(Ka) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koi(Ka) is 402484. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Koi(Ka) 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 Koi(Ka)

According to the 2011 Census, Koi(Ka) village had a total population of 416 people, including 207 males and 209 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.33%, with male literacy at 96.81% and female literacy at 79.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Koi(Ka)

Koi(Ka) 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 Koi(Ka)

Koi(Ka) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Koi(Ka) is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Koi(Ka) is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koi(Ka)

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

Health Facilities in Koi(Ka)

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

FAQs about Koi(Ka)