Kankeri
Kankeri is a village located in Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Dharamgarh (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Kankeri village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kankeri unique in its vibrant Dharamgarh-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kankeri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kankeri
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankeri is 423951. The village spans a total geographical area of 258 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766029. Junagarh is nearest town to Kankeri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
Google Map of Kankeri
Population of Kankeri
According to the 2011 Census, Kankeri has a total population of about 3,787, with approximately 1,928 males and 1,859 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 486 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,302 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 701. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.26%, with male literacy at about 49.79% and female literacy near 24.26%. There are around 939 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankeri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,787 | 1,928 | 1,859 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 486 | 253 | 233 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,302 | 678 | 624 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 701 | 344 | 357 |
| Literate Population | 1,411 | 960 | 451 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,376 | 968 | 1,408 |
Connectivity of Kankeri
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankeri. As per the 2011 stats, Kankeri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankeri
Knowing the nearby villages of Kankeri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankeri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankeri
- Where is Kankeri located?
- Kankeri village is situated in Dharamgarh Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kankeri?
- Kankeri serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kankeri?
- The pincode of Kankeri is 766029, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kankeri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankeri is 3,787, with 1,928 males and 1,859 females.
- How many households are there in Kankeri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kankeri village has a total of 939 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kankeri as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankeri is 37.26%. The male literacy rate is 49.79%, while the female literacy rate is 24.26%.