Kankarwas - Maksoodangarh, Guna
Kankarwas is a village situated in the Maksoodangarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maksudangarh and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Maliyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarwas village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarwas is 499398. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 473287 pincode. Raghogarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Kankarwas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kankarwas
According to the 2011 Census, Kankarwas village had a total population of 507 people, including 273 males and 234 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.88%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 66.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 507 | 273 | 234 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 57 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 221 | 121 | 100 |
| Literate Population | 310 | 179 | 131 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 94 | 103 |
Nearby Villages of Kankarwas
Kankarwas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kankarwas
Kankarwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghogarh to Kankarwas is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Kankarwas is about 66 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 Kankarwas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kankarwas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kankarwas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kankarwas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kankarwas
Where is Kankarwas located?
Kankarwas village is located in Maksoodangarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Kankarwas?
The Gram Panchayat of Kankarwas is Maliyakhedi.
What is the pincode of Kankarwas?
The pincode of Kankarwas is 473287.
What is the population of Kankarwas?
Kankarwas had a total population of 507, including 273 males and 234 females.
How many households are there in Kankarwas?
Kankarwas had 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankarwas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankarwas was 74.88%. Male literacy was 82.87% and female literacy was 66.16%.