Rodang - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Rodang is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kerjuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rodang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rodang is 402444. The village covers a total geographical area of 1498 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Rodang 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 Rodang

According to the 2011 Census, Rodang village had a total population of 2,143 people, including 988 males and 1,155 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,486.

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

Nearby Villages of Rodang

Rodang 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 Rodang

Public transport in the Rodang 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 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Rodang is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Rodang is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rodang

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

Health Facilities in Rodang

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

FAQs about Rodang