Kanke

Kanke is a Town and Subdivision in Ranchi District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kanke Block (CD) is 02684. Total area of kanke subdivision is 432 km² including 247.74 km² rural area and 184.66 km² urban area. Kanke subdivision has a population of 13,17,499 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,00,569 while rural population is 2,16,930. Kanke has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Kanke subdivision has a population density of 3047 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,53,026 houses in the sub-district, including 2,12,424 urban houses and 40,602 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.41% population of kanke subdivision is literate, out of which 78.90% males and 69.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kanke Subdivision

Kanke Subdivision has a total of 103 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kanke Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kanke Subdivision

The population profile of Kanke Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kanke's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kanke Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.