Kanker - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kanker is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanker village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanker is 253768. The village covers a total geographical area of 1038 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kanker village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanker

According to the 2011 Census, Kanker village had a total population of 3,877 people, including 2,075 males and 1,802 females, living in 624 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.95%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 51.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanker

Kanker 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 Kanker

Public transport in the Kanker is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kanker is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kanker is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanker

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

Health Facilities in Kanker

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

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