Kankar - Kurwai, Vidisha

Kankar is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kankar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankar is 480946. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.53 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kankar

According to the 2011 Census, Kankar village had a total population of 882 people, including 437 males and 445 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 78.96% and female literacy at 60.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Kankar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kankar is about 92 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 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