Kankha - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Kankha is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankha is 387604. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kankha

According to the 2011 Census, Kankha village had a total population of 919 people, including 450 males and 469 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.80%, with male literacy at 63.40% and female literacy at 36.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 838.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankha

Kankha 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 Kankha

Public transport in the Kankha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kankha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kankha is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankha

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

Health Facilities in Kankha

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

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