Tankol - Tangi, Khordha

Tankol is a village situated in the Tangi tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jankia and around 30 km from Khordha . Tankol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tankol is 407911. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 752020 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Tankol

As per Census 2011, Tankol village has a total population of 1,676 people, consisting of 834 males and 842 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,226 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tankol are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tankol

Tankol 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 Tankol

Tankol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Tankol is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Tankol is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tankol

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

Health Facilities in Tankol

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

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