Kankatta
Kankatta is a village located in Homnabad taluka of Bidar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Homnabad (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Bidar. As per 2009 stats, Kankatta village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kankatta unique in its vibrant Homnabad-Bidar region. You’ll see Kankatta’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 Kankatta
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankatta is 600269. The village spans a total geographical area of 1211.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585353. Homnabad is nearest town to Kankatta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kankatta 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 Homnabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kankatta
Population of Kankatta
According to the 2011 Census, Kankatta has a total population of about 5,554, with approximately 2,837 males and 2,717 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 824 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,284 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,093. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.93%, with male literacy at about 64.86% and female literacy near 48.66%. There are around 994 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankatta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,554 | 2,837 | 2,717 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 824 | 420 | 404 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,284 | 653 | 631 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,093 | 556 | 537 |
| Literate Population | 3,162 | 1,840 | 1,322 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,392 | 997 | 1,395 |
Connectivity of Kankatta
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankatta. As per the 2011 stats, Kankatta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Kankatta
Knowing the nearby villages of Kankatta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankatta.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankatta
- Where is Kankatta located?
- Kankatta village is situated in Homnabad Taluka, within the Bidar district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kankatta?
- Kankatta serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kankatta?
- The pincode of Kankatta is 585353, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kankatta as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankatta is 5,554, with 2,837 males and 2,717 females.
- How many households are there in Kankatta as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kankatta village has a total of 994 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kankatta as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankatta is 56.93%. The male literacy rate is 64.86%, while the female literacy rate is 48.66%.