Kankerwal - Narsinghgarh, Rajgarh

Kankerwal is a village situated in the Narsinghgarh tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narsinghgarh and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Kankarwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankerwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankerwal is 480079. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.8 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Boda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kankerwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kankerwal village had a total population of 935 people, including 479 males and 456 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.54%, with male literacy at 77.24% and female literacy at 49.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankerwal

Kankerwal 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 Kankerwal

Kankerwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanwas, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Boda to Kankerwal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Kankerwal is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankerwal

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

Health Facilities in Kankerwal

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

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