Kankada

Kankada is a village located in Baria tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Baria (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Jajaposi is the gram panchayat of Kankada village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankada unique in its vibrant Baria-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Kankada’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 Kankada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankada is 385670. The village spans a total geographical area of 257 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758046. Kendujhar is nearest town to Kankada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

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

Google Map of Kankada

Population of Kankada

According to the 2011 Census, Kankada has a total population of about 630, with approximately 327 males and 303 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 51 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 281. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.37%, with male literacy at about 63.61% and female literacy near 54.79%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankada

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

Nearby Villages of Kankada

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankada