Kankoa

Kankoa is a village located in Sonua subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sonua (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Pashchimi Singhbhum. As per 2009 stats, Dewanbir is the gram panchayat of Kankoa village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankoa unique in its vibrant Sonua-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kankoa’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 Kankoa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankoa is 376847. The village spans a total geographical area of 325 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Sonua is nearest town to Kankoa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kankoa 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 Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankoa

Population of Kankoa

According to the 2011 Census, Kankoa has a total population of about 1,565, with approximately 762 males and 803 females. The sex ratio is around 1053 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 299 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,450. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.45%, with male literacy at about 60.50% and female literacy near 33.13%. There are around 288 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankoa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankoa

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

Nearby Villages of Kankoa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankoa