Tankol
ଟାଙ୍କୋଲ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Tankol Location in Odisha, India  Tankol Tankol (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°00′25″N 85°27′18″E / 20.007°N 85.455°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Khordha |
| Tehsil | Jankia |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,676 |
| • Density | 607/km2 (1,570/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | OD-02, OD-33 |
| Census code | 407911 |
Tankol is a village in the Jankia police station area of Khordha district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) from the state capital, Bhubaneswar.
Geography
[edit]Tankol is located at 20°00′25″N 85°27′18″E / 20.007°N 85.455°E. The village has a total geographical area of 276 hectares (2.76 km2).[1] It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Jankia Tehsil (sub-district).
Demographics
[edit]As per the 2011 Census of India, Tankol had a total population of 1,676, comprising 834 males and 842 females.[1] The village has a sex ratio of 1010 females for every 1000 males, which is higher than the Odisha state average of 979.[1]
The literacy rate of Tankol was 83.06% in 2011, significantly higher than the state average of 72.87%. Male literacy stood at 89.08%, while female literacy was 76.98%.[1]
About 11.9% of the population (200 children) were under the age of six.
Administration
[edit]The village is administered by a Sarpanch, who is the elected representative of the village under the Panchayati Raj act.[1] It falls under the Jankia police station jurisdiction in the Khordha district.
Transport
[edit]The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur railway station, located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the village.
See also
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