Kankarda - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Kankarda is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Leemi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankarda is 103932. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.89 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kankarda 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 Kankarda

As per Census 2011, Kankarda village has a total population of 1,259 people, consisting of 670 males and 589 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 550 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankarda

Kankarda 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 Kankarda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kankarda. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Kankarda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankarda

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

Health Facilities in Kankarda

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

FAQs about Kankarda