Kankaria - Rehti, Sehore

Kankaria is a village situated in the Rehti tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rehti and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Lawa Pani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankaria is 483537. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.49 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Nasrullaganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kankaria

As per Census 2011, Kankaria village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 221 males and 209 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankaria

Kankaria 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 Kankaria

Kankaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Choka, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kankaria

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

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