Kankaria - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Kankaria is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Kumardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankaria is 260510. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kankaria

According to the 2011 Census, Kankaria village had a total population of 3,114 people, including 1,642 males and 1,472 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 74.17% and female literacy at 48.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankaria

Kankaria 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 Kankaria

Kankaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Kankaria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Kankaria is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankaria

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

Health Facilities in Kankaria

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

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