Kankoppa - Kushtagi, Koppal

Kankoppa is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hirenandihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankoppa is 601459. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.01 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kankoppa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kankoppa village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 646 males and 539 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.75%, with male literacy at 74.95% and female literacy at 42.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankoppa

Kankoppa 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 Kankoppa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kankoppa. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Kankoppa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Kankoppa is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kankoppa

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

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