Kankati - Samudrapur, Wardha

Kankati is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kankati (pu) serves as the Village Panchayat for Kankati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankati is 534556. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.9 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Sindi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kankati

According to the 2011 Census, Kankati village had a total population of 843 people, including 450 males and 393 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 80.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankati

Kankati 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 Kankati

Kankati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindi to Kankati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kankati 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 Kankati

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

Health Facilities in Kankati

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

FAQs about Kankati