Kankrel - Amber, Jaipur

Kankrel is a village situated in the Amber tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amber and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Khora Meena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankrel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankrel is 080403. The village covers a total geographical area of 616 hectares and falls under the 303120 pincode. Amber is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kankrel

According to the 2011 Census, Kankrel village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 677 males and 691 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.15%, with male literacy at 80.71% and female literacy at 45.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankrel

Kankrel 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 Kankrel

Kankrel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaipur, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amber to Kankrel is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Kankrel is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankrel

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

Health Facilities in Kankrel

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

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