Kankardia - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Kankardia is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kujang and around 62 km from Jagatsinghapur . Bamadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankardia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankardia is 397286. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kankardia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankardia

According to the 2011 Census, Kankardia village had a total population of 2,086 people, including 1,050 males and 1,036 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.42%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 78.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankardia

Kankardia 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 Kankardia

Kankardia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kankardia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kankardia is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankardia

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

Health Facilities in Kankardia

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

FAQs about Kankardia