Dankia

Dankia is a village located in Nandipada tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Nandipada (tehsildar office) and 93km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Taratara is the gram panchayat of Dankia village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dankia is 387156. The village spans a total geographical area of 17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758022. Kendujhar is nearest town to Dankia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 97km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dankia 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 Anandapur 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 Dankia

Population of Dankia

According to the 2011 Census, Dankia has a total population of about 161, with approximately 79 males and 82 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 157 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.84%, with male literacy at about 82.28% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dankia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dankia

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

Nearby Villages of Dankia

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

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