Kanaka

Kanaka is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Dandiri is the gram panchayat of Kanaka village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanaka unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kanaka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanaka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanaka is 403150. The village spans a total geographical area of 599 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759021. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kanaka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanaka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanaka

Population of Kanaka

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaka has a total population of about 402, with approximately 192 males and 210 females. The sex ratio is around 1093 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 401. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.71%, with male literacy at about 78.65% and female literacy near 40.48%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanaka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanaka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanaka. As per the 2011 stats, Kanaka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanaka

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanaka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanaka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanaka