Kankarajuri - Rampur, Sonepur

Kankarajuri is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Dunguripali and around 60 km from Subarnapur. Sargul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarajuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarajuri is 418889. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kankarajuri

As per Census 2011, Kankarajuri village has a total population of 296 people, consisting of 146 males and 150 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarajuri

Kankarajuri 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 Kankarajuri

Kankarajuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kankarajuri is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kankarajuri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarajuri

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

Health Facilities in Kankarajuri

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

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