Tankachhai - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Tankachhai is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Kabisuryanagar and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Tankachai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tankachhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tankachhai is 411458. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 761103 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Tankachhai

According to the 2011 Census, Tankachhai village had a total population of 768 people, including 356 males and 412 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,157 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.83%, with male literacy at 68.85% and female literacy at 48.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Tankachhai

Tankachhai 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 Tankachhai

Tankachhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Tankachhai is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Tankachhai is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tankachhai

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

Health Facilities in Tankachhai

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

FAQs about Tankachhai