Kankarwa - Jaora, Ratlam

Kankarwa is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Pipliyasir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarwa is 470074. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.2 hectares and falls under the 457336 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kankarwa

As per Census 2011, Kankarwa village has a total population of 963 people, consisting of 489 males and 474 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 647 literate and 316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarwa

Kankarwa 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 Kankarwa

Kankarwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachnara Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Kankarwa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Kankarwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarwa

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

Health Facilities in Kankarwa

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

FAQs about Kankarwa