Kankana
About Kankana
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kankana village is 514788. Kankana village is located in Mangrol taluka of Junagadh district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Mangrol (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Junagadh. As per 2009 stats, Kankana village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 483.55 hectares. Kankana has a total population of 1,335 peoples, out of which male population is 693 while female population is 642. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kankana village is 59.03% out of which 67.53% males and 49.84% females are literate. There are about 211 houses in kankana village. Pincode of kankana village locality is 362225.
When it comes to administration, Kankana village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kankana village comes under Keshod Vidhan Sabha constituency & Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency. Mangrol is nearest town to kankana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.
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Population of Kankana
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,335 | 693 | 642 |
| Children (0-6) | 194 | 99 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 120 | 65 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 376 | 193 | 183 |
| Literate Population | 788 | 468 | 320 |
| Illiterate Population | 547 | 225 | 322 |
Connectivity of Kankana
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kankana
Where is Kankana located?
Kankana village is situated in Mangrol Taluka, within the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankana?
Kankana serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kankana?
The pincode of Kankana is 362225, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kankana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankana is 1,335, with 693 males and 642 females.
How many households are there in Kankana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kankana village has a total of 211 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankana is 59.03%. The male literacy rate is 67.53%, while the female literacy rate is 49.84%.