Kankriya - Dahi, Dhar

Kankriya is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Gajgota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankriya is 475565. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.14 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kankriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kukshi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kankriya village had a total population of 388 people, including 203 males and 185 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.85%, with male literacy at 43.60% and female literacy at 25.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankriya

Kankriya 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 Kankriya

Kankriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Kankriya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kankriya is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankriya

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

Health Facilities in Kankriya

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

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