Kankarwa - Bhupalsagar, Chittorgarh

Kankarwa is a village situated in the Bhupalsagar tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Kapasan and around 60 km from Chittaurgarh. Kankarwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarwa is 100954. The village covers a total geographical area of 1557 hectares and falls under the 312205 pincode. Kapasan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kankarwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapasan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chittorgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kankarwa village had a total population of 5,558 people, including 2,838 males and 2,720 females, living in 1,123 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.09%, with male literacy at 73.18% and female literacy at 40.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 896, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarwa

Kankarwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kankarwa

Kankarwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kankarwa.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kapasan to Kankarwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Kankarwa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarwa

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

Health Facilities in Kankarwa

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

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