Kankewa Village - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kankewa is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kankeva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankewa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankewa is 445898. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.66 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kankewa

As per Census 2011, Kankewa village has a total population of 1,297 people, consisting of 682 males and 615 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 803 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kankewa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kankewa

Kankewa 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 Kankewa

Kankewa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kankewa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kankewa is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankewa

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

Health Facilities in Kankewa

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

FAQs about Kankewa