Kankot

Kankot is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Kankot village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kankot unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Kankot’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 Kankot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankot is 516289. The village spans a total geographical area of 400.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364060. Bhavnagar is nearest town to Kankot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankot

Population of Kankot

According to the 2011 Census, Kankot has a total population of about 1,594, with approximately 842 males and 752 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 208 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.50%, with male literacy at about 74.58% and female literacy near 57.45%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankot. As per the 2011 stats, Kankot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kankot

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankot.

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