Kankalwar - Todaraisingh, Tonk

Kankalwar is a village situated in the Todaraisingh tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Todaraisingh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Bassi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankalwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankalwar is 093260. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.81 hectares and falls under the 304505 pincode. Todaraisingh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kankalwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malpura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankalwar

As per Census 2011, Kankalwar village has a total population of 1,135 people, consisting of 597 males and 538 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 357 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,135597538
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1769581
Scheduled Castes (SC)357184173
Scheduled Tribes (ST)684226
Literate Population567410157
Illiterate Population568187381

Nearby Villages of Kankalwar

Kankalwar 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)
GangapuraNorth1.50 km
ThathaSouth1.94 km
Bas JharanaSouth-East2.05 km
Shri RamnagarNorth2.44 km
GovindpuraNorth-West2.48 km
RalawataSouth-West3.03 km
SetiwasSouth-East3.15 km
OjhapuraWest3.92 km
BibolaoNorth-East4.02 km
BassiWest4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kankalwar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kankalwar. The nearest railway station is Isarda, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Todaraisingh to Kankalwar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Kankalwar is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankalwar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kankalwar 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 Kankalwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kankalwar

Where is Kankalwar located?

Kankalwar village is located in Todaraisingh Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kankalwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kankalwar is Bassi.

What is the pincode of Kankalwar?

The pincode of Kankalwar is 304505.

What is the population of Kankalwar?

Kankalwar has a total population of 1,135, including 597 males and 538 females.

How many households are there in Kankalwar?

There are 228 households in Kankalwar.

What is the literacy rate in Kankalwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankalwar is 49.96%. Male literacy is 68.68% and female literacy is 29.18%.