Kankapal
Kankapal is a village located in Darbha tehsil of Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Darbha (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Jagdalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kankapal village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kankapal unique in its vibrant Darbha-Bastar region. You’ll see Kankapal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kankapal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankapal is 449627. The village spans a total geographical area of 749.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494115. Darbha is nearest town to Kankapal village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kankapal
Population of Kankapal
According to the 2011 Census, Kankapal has a total population of about 1,711, with approximately 813 males and 898 females. The sex ratio is around 1104 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 301 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,677. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.33%, with male literacy at about 34.32% and female literacy near 28.62%. There are around 406 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankapal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,711 | 813 | 898 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 301 | 153 | 148 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,677 | 795 | 882 |
| Literate Population | 536 | 279 | 257 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,175 | 534 | 641 |
Connectivity of Kankapal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankapal. As per the 2011 stats, Kankapal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankapal
Knowing the nearby villages of Kankapal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankapal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankapal
- Where is Kankapal located?
- Kankapal village is situated in Darbha Tehsil, within the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kankapal?
- Kankapal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kankapal?
- The pincode of Kankapal is 494115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kankapal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankapal is 1,711, with 813 males and 898 females.
- How many households are there in Kankapal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kankapal village has a total of 406 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kankapal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankapal is 31.33%. The male literacy rate is 34.32%, while the female literacy rate is 28.62%.