Kanki - Kharora, Raipur

Kanki is a village situated in the Kharora tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Tilda and around 46 km from Raipur. Kanki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanki is 445008. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.419 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kanki

According to the 2011 Census, Kanki village had a total population of 2,213 people, including 1,114 males and 1,099 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.26%, with male literacy at 82.38% and female literacy at 55.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanki

Kanki 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 Kanki

Kanki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arang Mahanadi, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Kanki is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kanki 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 Kanki

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

Health Facilities in Kanki

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

FAQs about Kanki