Kankar - Narwar, Shivpuri

Kankar is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. Kankar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankar is 455528. The village covers a total geographical area of 883.21 hectares and falls under the 473865 pincode. Shivpuri is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Kankar

According to the 2011 Census, Kankar village had a total population of 2,467 people, including 1,346 males and 1,121 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 45.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 803.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankar

Kankar 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 Kankar

Kankar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivpuri to Kankar is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kankar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankar

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

Health Facilities in Kankar

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

FAQs about Kankar