Kankua - Kulpahar, Mahoba

Kankua is a village situated in the Kulpahar tehsil of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kulpahar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Mahoba. Kankua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankua is 154376. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.34 hectares and falls under the 210429 pincode. Kulpahar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kankua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kankua

According to the 2011 Census, Kankua village had a total population of 2,498 people, including 1,338 males and 1,160 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 81.59% and female literacy at 53.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankua

Kankua 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 Kankua

Kankua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kulpahar to Kankua is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahoba to Kankua is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankua

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

Health Facilities in Kankua

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

FAQs about Kankua