Kankar
About Kankar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kankar village is 236430. Kankar village is located in Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Shivaji Nagar (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Samastipur. As per 2009 stats, Rahiyar South is the gram panchayat of Kankar village.
The total geographical area of village is 267 hectares. Kankar has a total population of 3,890 peoples, out of which male population is 2,031 while female population is 1,859. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kankar village is 41.88% out of which 52.98% males and 29.75% females are literate. There are about 723 houses in kankar village.
Rosera is nearest town to kankar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
Google Map of Kankar
Population of Kankar
The population details of Kankar cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,890 | 2,031 | 1,859 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 839 | 414 | 425 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 936 | 478 | 458 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,629 | 1,076 | 553 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,261 | 955 | 1,306 |
Connectivity of Kankar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankar
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankar
Where is Kankar located?
Kankar village is situated in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, within the Samastipur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankar?
The Gram Panchayat of Kankar is Rahiyar South (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankar is 3,890, with 2,031 males and 1,859 females.
How many households are there in Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kankar village has a total of 723 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankar is 41.88%. The male literacy rate is 52.98%, while the female literacy rate is 29.75%.