Kankapur - Kanas, Puri

Kankapur is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Gadisagada and around 55 km from Puri. Deipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankapur is 410107. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 752019 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kankapur village had a total population of 816 people, including 431 males and 385 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.21%, with male literacy at 95.94% and female literacy at 81.36%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankapur

Kankapur 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 Kankapur

Kankapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirakarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Kankapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kankapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankapur

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

Health Facilities in Kankapur

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

FAQs about Kankapur