Kankriya - Bakani, Jhalawar

Kankriya is a village situated in the Bakani tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 47 km from Jhalrapatan and around 54 km from Jhalawar. Barkhera Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankriya is 104358. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.14 hectares and falls under the 326022 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Kankriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankriya

As per Census 2011, Kankriya village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 412 males and 381 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankriya

Kankriya 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 Kankriya

Public transport in the Kankriya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Kankriya is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kankriya is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankriya

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

Health Facilities in Kankriya

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

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