Kankya

Kankya is a village located in Golanthara tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Golanthara (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Kankia is the gram panchayat of Kankya village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankya unique in its vibrant Golanthara-Ganjam region. You’ll see Kankya’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 Kankya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankya is 412656. The village spans a total geographical area of 433 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761008. Brahmapur is nearest town to Kankya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankya 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 Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankya

Population of Kankya

According to the 2011 Census, Kankya has a total population of about 973, with approximately 489 males and 484 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 310 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 602. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.71%, with male literacy at about 73.01% and female literacy near 46.28%. There are around 217 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankya

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

Nearby Villages of Kankya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankya