Kankar

Kankar is a village 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.

Kankar has its own place in the vibrant Samastipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kankar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankar is 236430. The village spans a total geographical area of 267 hectares. Rosera is nearest town to Kankar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Kankar

Below is a concise population overview of Kankar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,890 2,031 1,859
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 839 414 425
Scheduled Castes (SC) 936 478 458
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 1,629 1,076 553
Illiterate Population 2,261 955 1,306

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kankar village:

  • The total population of Kankar village is around 3,890, including approximately 2,031 males and 1,859 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 839 children aged 0–6 years in Kankar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kankar village has 936 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kankar village is about 41.88%, with male literacy at 52.98% and female literacy at 29.75%.
  • There are around 723 households in Kankar village.

Connectivity of Kankar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankar. As per the 2011 stats, Kankar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankar.

Balaha Baraitha Gonwara Kothia Simrawan Chak Jari Kolhanta Samarhati Mahsar Dharampur Aura

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%.