Kankaty - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Kankaty is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kankati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankaty village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankaty is 178059. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.02 hectares and falls under the 272153 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kankaty village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kankaty

According to the 2011 Census, Kankaty village had a total population of 1,631 people, including 846 males and 785 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.09%, with male literacy at 65.74% and female literacy at 39.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankaty

Kankaty 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 Kankaty

Kankaty is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kankaty is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kankaty is about 30 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 Kankaty

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

Health Facilities in Kankaty

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

FAQs about Kankaty