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LGD code: 952500
Pincode: 756117

Key facts — Kankara

LGD code: 952500
Pincode: 756117
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Block / Mandal: Dhamanagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bhadrak district level

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: —Census 2011
Households: —Census 2011
Literacy rate: —Census 2011
Sex ratio: —Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: —2026 projection
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,047MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,774MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 980NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 62.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 88.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bhadrak district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bhadrak district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Dhamanagar mandal

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What is the pincode of Kankara?

The pincode of Kankara, Dhamanagar mandal, Bhadrak district, Odisha is 756117.

In which district is Kankara located?

Kankara is a village in Dhamanagar mandal of Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kankara in?

Kankara falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kankara in?

Kankara falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kankara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kankara, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kankara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kankara village is 952500.

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Key facts — Kankara

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Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

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Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

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Upcoming events

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What is the pincode of Kankara?

In which district is Kankara located?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kankara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kankara in?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kankara?

What is the LGD code of Kankara?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kankara on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Kankara

What is the pincode of Kankara?

In which district is Kankara located?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kankara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kankara in?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kankara?

What is the LGD code of Kankara?

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Kankara

Open jobs in Kankara