Kankri - Singhia, Samastipur

Kankri is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Mahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankri is 237242. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 848209 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kankri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Kankri

According to the 2011 Census, Kankri village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 665 males and 591 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.55%, with male literacy at 63.25% and female literacy at 39.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankri

Kankri 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 Kankri

Public transport in the Kankri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraipura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kankri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kankri 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 Kankri

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

Health Facilities in Kankri

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

FAQs about Kankri