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

As per Census 2011, Kankrel village has a total population of 1,368 people, consisting of 677 males and 691 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 706 literate and 662 illiterate residents. Additionally, 414 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 447 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kankrel are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,368677691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)250117133
Scheduled Castes (SC)414195219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)447219228
Literate Population706452254
Illiterate Population662225437

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chainpurawas SaiwarSouth1.81 km
Rajpur KhanayaNorth-West1.86 km
Nangal TurkanNorth1.88 km
Khora MeenaWest2.11 km
Rampura @ Chawa Ki NangalSouth2.13 km
Rampura @ BadiyawalaSouth-East2.64 km
Khemawas @ ChugalpuraEast2.75 km
KolyanaEast2.84 km
SaiwarSouth3.16 km
IndragarhSouth-East3.48 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kankrel

Where is Kankrel located?

Kankrel village is located in Amber Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kankrel?

The Gram Panchayat of Kankrel is Khora Meena.

What is the pincode of Kankrel?

The pincode of Kankrel is 303120.

What is the population of Kankrel?

Kankrel has a total population of 1,368, including 677 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Kankrel?

There are 235 households in Kankrel.

What is the literacy rate in Kankrel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankrel is 51.61%. Male literacy is 66.77% and female literacy is 36.76%.