Kankewa - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kankewa village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 682 males and 615 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 78.14% and female literacy at 56.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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

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:

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