Kanki - Kinwat, Nanded

Kanki is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kanki village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanki is 544240. The village covers a total geographical area of 838 hectares and falls under the 431805 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kanki

According to the 2011 Census, Kanki village had a total population of 1,144 people, including 576 males and 568 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.19%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 56.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanki

Kanki 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 Kanki

Kanki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosai, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Kanki is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kanki is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanki

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

Health Facilities in Kanki

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

FAQs about Kanki