Kankada - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Kankada is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tato serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankada is 388889. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kankada

According to the 2011 Census, Kankada village had a total population of 683 people, including 352 males and 331 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 85.90% and female literacy at 68.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankada

Kankada 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 Kankada

Kankada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kankada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kankada is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankada

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

Health Facilities in Kankada

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

FAQs about Kankada