Kankher - Bina, Sagar

Kankher is a village situated in the Bina tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bina and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Kankher village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankher is 459666. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.06 hectares and falls under the 470113 pincode. Bina-etawa is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kankher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kankher

According to the 2011 Census, Kankher village had a total population of 580 people, including 300 males and 280 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.71%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 57.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankher

Kankher 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 Kankher

Kankher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agasod, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bina-etawa to Kankher is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Kankher is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankher

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

Health Facilities in Kankher

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

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