Kankada - Nuagad, Gajapati

Kankada is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from R.udaygiri and around 66 km from Paralakhemundi. Betarsingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankada is 414236. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Kankada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankada

According to the 2011 Census, Kankada village had a total population of 106 people, including 51 males and 55 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.84%, with male literacy at 71.79% and female literacy at 39.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankada

Kankada 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 Kankada

Public transport in the Kankada is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kankada is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kankada is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankada

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

Health Facilities in Kankada

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

FAQs about Kankada