Kankret - Sarmathura, Dholpur

Kankret is a village situated in the Sarmathura tehsil of Dholpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Baseri and around 53 km from Dhaulpur. Rahrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankret village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankret is 075467. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 328031 pincode. Dhaulpur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Kankret village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baseri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankret

According to the 2011 Census, Kankret village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 891 males and 725 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 814 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.93%, with male literacy at 84.88% and female literacy at 40.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 966.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankret

Kankret is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kankret

Kankret is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranpura, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaulpur to Kankret is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankret

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

Health Facilities in Kankret

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

FAQs about Kankret