Kankadahandi village, Jeypore block | Pincode 764002

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 Septembertoday
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BABULA DISARI

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LGD code: 429045
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population: 2,540
Households: 601
Literacy rate: 35%
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,516
Distance to district centre: 32 km
Distance to mandal centre: 30 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 381 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 457 km
Nearest railway station: Jeypore · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Phampuni · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kankadahandi compares

By population, Kankadahandi ranks #12 of 112 villages in Jeypore mandal.

Literacy rate

35.0%

−6.4% vs mandal average

Kankadahandi: 35.0%
Jeypore mandal: 41.4%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,026

−15 vs mandal average

Kankadahandi: 1,026
Jeypore mandal: 1,041

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Kankadahandi: 4.2
Jeypore mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kankadahandi at a glance

Kankadahandi is a village of 2,540 people in 601 households (Census 2011) in Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 12th-largest of 112 villages in Jeypore block. Literacy is 35%, 6 points below the block average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,026 women per 1,000 men. It lies 32 km from the Koraput district centre, 5 km from Jeypore railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764002, served by Jeypore(K) R.S. post office; the LGD village code is 429045. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Phampuni, 4 km away. The sarpanch is BABULA DISARI. The population is estimated at 2,995 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kankadahandi · this village	2,540	35%	—
Raniput · Jeypore	495	30%	2.3 km SW
Kaliagam · Jeypore	949	49%	2.3 km NW
Tatibeda · Jeypore	272	35%	2.7 km NE
Mitaput · Jeypore	0	—	3.2 km NW
Badajiuna · Jeypore	1,211	37%	3.9 km N
Phampuni · Odagaon	116	62%	3.7 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kankadahandi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Antha
Total area (ha): 993
Irrigated area (ha): 332.05
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kankadahandi

LGD code: 429045
Pincode: 764002
Post office: Jeypore(K) R.S.
Population (Census 2011): 2,540
Population (projected 2026): 2,995
Households: 601
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1026
Literacy rate: 35.0%
Coordinates: 18.89139°N, 82.50993°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Laxmipur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BABULA DISARI
Block / Mandal: Jeypore

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Kankadahandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,540

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,995

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

601

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

709

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,540Census 2011
Households: 601Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7092026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Kankadahandi

Mandal centre

Jeypore · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 1 min by car · 1 h 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 6 min by car · 1 h 18 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar381 kmcapital
Hyderabad457 km
Chennai689 km
Kolkata733 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJeypore5 km
Bus stopKoraput bus station23 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Phampuni4 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank22 km
Police stationKoraput police station23 km

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People often ask about Kankadahandi

What is the pincode of Kankadahandi?

The pincode of Kankadahandi, Jeypore block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764002. The post office is Jeypore(K) R.S..

Which post office delivers to Kankadahandi?

Mail for Kankadahandi is delivered through Jeypore(K) R.S. post office, pincode 764002, in Jeypore block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kankadahandi located?

Kankadahandi is a village in Jeypore block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Kankadahandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kankadahandi village has a population of 2,540 across 601 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kankadahandi?

The current sarpanch of Kankadahandi gram panchayat is BABULA DISARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kankadahandi in?

Kankadahandi falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kankadahandi in?

Kankadahandi falls under the Laxmipur assembly constituency (AC #141) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Kankadahandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kankadahandi village is 35.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kankadahandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kankadahandi village is 1026 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kankadahandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kankadahandi, 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.

How far is Kankadahandi from Koraput district centre?

Kankadahandi is approximately 32 km (straight-line) from the centre of Koraput district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kankadahandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kankadahandi village is 429045.

How big is Kankadahandi compared to other villages in Jeypore block?

Kankadahandi ranks 12 of 112 villages in Jeypore block by Census 2011 population (2,540 residents).

How far is Kankadahandi from Bhubaneswar?

Kankadahandi is about 381 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 495 km.

How far is Kankadahandi from Hyderabad?

Kankadahandi is about 457 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 594 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kankadahandi?

Jeypore is the nearest railway station to Kankadahandi, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kankadahandi?

Koraput bus station is the nearest bus stop to Kankadahandi, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kankadahandi?

Government Hospital, Phampuni is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kankadahandi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kankadahandi?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kankadahandi, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Who is the MP for Kankadahandi?

Kankadahandi is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Kankadahandi in 2026?

Kankadahandi is estimated at 2,995 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,540 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kankadahandi in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Kankadahandi in Koraput district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kankadahandi?

BABULA DISARI is the sarpanch of Kankadahandi gram panchayat, Jeypore block. See the sarpanch list of Jeypore block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)