Kankeda - Tarbha, Sonepur

Kankeda is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Tarbha and around 35 km from Subarnapur. Katapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankeda is 419663. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kankeda 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 Kankeda

According to the 2011 Census, Kankeda village had a total population of 524 people, including 249 males and 275 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.04%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 49.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankeda

Kankeda 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 Kankeda

Kankeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Kankeda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Kankeda is about 35 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 Kankeda

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

Health Facilities in Kankeda

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

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