Tampei - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Tampei is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Parajang and around 82 km from Dhenkanal. Jhilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tampei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tampei is 402216. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tampei 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 Tampei

According to the 2011 Census, Tampei village had a total population of 493 people, including 226 males and 267 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.56%, with male literacy at 95.79% and female literacy at 75.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Tampei

Tampei 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 Tampei

Public transport in the Tampei 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 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Tampei is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Tampei is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tampei

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

Health Facilities in Tampei

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

FAQs about Tampei