Kankarwadi Village Overview
Kankarwadi is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 20 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 40 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kankrwadi is the Gram Panchayat for Kankarwadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kankarwadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarwadi is 531370. The village covers a geographical area of 741.98 hectares and has a pincode of 444506. Risod is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Kankarwadi
Population & Demographics of Kankarwadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Kankarwadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,495 | 1,758 | 1,737 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 547 | 273 | 274 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 645 | 329 | 316 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,425 | 724 | 701 |
| Literate Population | 2,144 | 1,226 | 918 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,351 | 532 | 819 |
Key population details of Kankarwadi village are given below:
- Kankarwadi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,495, including approximately 1,758 males and 1,737 females, with a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 645 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,425 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kankarwadi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.34%.
- There are around 698 households in Kankarwadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kankarwadi
Transport facilities help residents of Kankarwadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankarwadi
The following villages are located close to Kankarwadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankarwadi
- Where is Kankarwadi located?
- Kankarwadi village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kankarwadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kankarwadi is Kankrwadi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kankarwadi?
- The pincode of Kankarwadi is 444506.
- What is the population of Kankarwadi?
- Kankarwadi has a total population of 3,495, including 1,758 males and 1,737 females.
- How many households are there in Kankarwadi?
- There are 698 households in Kankarwadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Kankarwadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankarwadi is 61.34%. Male literacy is 69.74% and female literacy is 52.85%.