Kankadda - Sonkatch, Dewas

Kankadda is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kankadda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankadda is 473432. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.36 hectares and falls under the 455115 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kankadda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kankadda

According to the 2011 Census, Kankadda village had a total population of 536 people, including 275 males and 261 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 89.41% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankadda

Kankadda 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 Kankadda

Kankadda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Kankadda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kankadda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankadda

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

Health Facilities in Kankadda

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

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