Kankra

Kankra is a village located in Kishangarh Bas tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Kishangarh Bas (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Tarwala is the gram panchayat of Kankra village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankra unique in its vibrant Kishangarh Bas-Alwar region. You’ll see Kankra’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 Kankra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankra is 072440. The village spans a total geographical area of 544 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301405. Alwar is nearest town to Kankra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankra 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 Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kankra

Population of Kankra

According to the 2011 Census, Kankra has a total population of about 1,410, with approximately 734 males and 676 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 234 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 373 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 55.46%, with male literacy at about 63.76% and female literacy near 46.45%. There are around 223 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankra

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

Nearby Villages of Kankra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankra