Kankula - Darpan, Jajpur
Kankula is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Badachana and around 50 km from Jajapur . Anaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankula is 401682. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 754024 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Kankula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barchana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kankula
Kankula is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kankula
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kankula.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kankula is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kankula is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kankula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kankula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kankula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kankula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kankula
Where is Kankula located?
Kankula village is located in Darpan Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankula?
The Gram Panchayat of Kankula is Anaka.
What is the pincode of Kankula?
The pincode of Kankula is 754024.