Kankakach - Khirkiya, Harda

Kankakach is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Pipliya Bharat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankakach village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankakach is 486597. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.27 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kankakach

As per Census 2011, Kankakach village has a total population of 428 people, consisting of 226 males and 202 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kankakach are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kankakach

Kankakach 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 Kankakach

Kankakach 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 Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Kankakach is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Kankakach is about 23 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 Kankakach

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

Health Facilities in Kankakach

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

FAQs about Kankakach