Kankariya - Bansur, Kotputli-Behror

Kankariya is a village situated in the Bansur tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from Bansur and around 60 km from Alwar. Alampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankariya is 072986. The village covers a total geographical area of 681 hectares and falls under the 301402 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kankariya

According to the 2011 Census, Kankariya village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 705 males and 625 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.62%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 43.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankariya

Kankariya 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 Kankariya

Kankariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parisal, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Kankariya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kankariya is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankariya

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

Health Facilities in Kankariya

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

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