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

As per Census 2011, Kankariya village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 705 males and 625 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 636 literate and 694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kankariya