Kanaskeli - Basia, Gumla

Kanaskeli is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Areya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaskeli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaskeli is 375884. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

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

Population of Kanaskeli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaskeli village had a total population of 745 people, including 364 males and 381 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaskeli

Kanaskeli 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 Kanaskeli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanaskeli. The nearest railway station is Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Kanaskeli is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanaskeli

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

Health Facilities in Kanaskeli

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

FAQs about Kanaskeli