Kaunke

Kaunke is a village located in Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Jagraon (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Kaonke Kalan is the gram panchayat of Kaunke village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaunke unique in its vibrant Jagraon-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Kaunke’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 Kaunke

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaunke is 033887. The village spans a total geographical area of 2627 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142035. Jagraon is nearest town to Kaunke village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kaunke village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jagraon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaunke

Population of Kaunke

According to the 2011 Census, Kaunke has a total population of about 11,081, with approximately 5,847 males and 5,234 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,166 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5,380 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.25%, with male literacy at about 65.21% and female literacy near 58.94%. There are around 2,160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaunke's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaunke

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaunke. As per the 2011 stats, Kaunke had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaunke

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaunke helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaunke.

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