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

As per Census 2011, Kanaskeli village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 364 males and 381 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 552 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanaskeli are given below:

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