Kankar - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Kankar is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Rahiyar South serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankar is 236430. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kankar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankar

According to the 2011 Census, Kankar village had a total population of 3,890 people, including 2,031 males and 1,859 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.39%, with male literacy at 66.54% and female literacy at 38.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 936, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankar

Kankar 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 Kankar

Kankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naya Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kankar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kankar is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankar

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

Health Facilities in Kankar

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

FAQs about Kankar