Kankarda - Unhel, Ujjain

Kankarda is a village situated in the Unhel tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Nagda and around 40 km from Ujjain. Malikhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarda is 471246. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.29 hectares and falls under the 456337 pincode. Unhel is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kankarda

As per Census 2011, Kankarda village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 244 males and 226 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarda

Kankarda 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 Kankarda

Kankarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piploda Bagla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unhel to Kankarda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Kankarda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarda

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

Health Facilities in Kankarda

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

FAQs about Kankarda