Kankraj - Parola, Jalgaon

Kankraj is a village situated in the Parola tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parola and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kankaraj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankraj is 527555. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.8 hectares and falls under the 425113 pincode. Parola is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kankraj

According to the 2011 Census, Kankraj village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 695 males and 611 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 84.39% and female literacy at 69.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankraj

Kankraj 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 Kankraj

Kankraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon 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 Parola to Kankraj is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kankraj 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 Kankraj

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

Health Facilities in Kankraj

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

FAQs about Kankraj