Kankar

Kankar is a village located in Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kurwai (tehsildar office) and 92km away from district headquarter Vidisha. As per 2009 stats, Kankar village is also a gram panchayat.

Kankar has its own place in the vibrant Vidisha region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kankar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankar is 480946. The village spans a total geographical area of 427.53 hectares. Kurwai is nearest town to Kankar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Kankar

Below is a concise population overview of Kankar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 882 437 445
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 174 90 84
Scheduled Castes (SC) 288 137 151
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 266 129 137
Literate Population 493 274 219
Illiterate Population 389 163 226

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kankar village:

  • The total population of Kankar village is around 882, including approximately 437 males and 445 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 174 children aged 0–6 years in Kankar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kankar village has 288 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 266 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kankar village is about 55.90%, with male literacy at 62.70% and female literacy at 49.21%.
  • There are around 179 households in Kankar village.

Connectivity of Kankar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankar. As per the 2011 stats, Kankar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kankar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankar.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kankar

Where is Kankar located?
Kankar village is situated in Kurwai Tehsil, within the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankar?
Kankar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankar is 882, with 437 males and 445 females.
How many households are there in Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kankar village has a total of 179 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankar is 55.90%. The male literacy rate is 62.70%, while the female literacy rate is 49.21%.