Kankpur

Kankpur is a village located in Varanasi tehsil of Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from Varanasi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kankpur village. As per 2009 stats, Kanakpur is the gram panchayat of Kankpur village.

Kankpur has its own place in the vibrant Varanasi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kankpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankpur is 209373. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.4 hectares. Varanasi is nearest town to Kankpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Kankpur

Below is a concise population overview of Kankpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,149 616 533
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 139 81 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 239 133 106
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 32 14 18
Literate Population 770 469 301
Illiterate Population 379 147 232

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kankpur village:

  • The total population of Kankpur village is around 1,149, including approximately 616 males and 533 females, with a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 139 children aged 0–6 years in Kankpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kankpur village has 239 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 32 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kankpur village is about 67.01%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 56.47%.
  • There are around 183 households in Kankpur village.

Connectivity of Kankpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kankpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kankpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Kankpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kankpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kankpur.

Rajapur Paidegaon Chakdiha Basantpur Mahgoan Harnampur Kachhariya Gobindpur Aswari Bhimchandi Gopal Chak

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankpur

Where is Kankpur located?
Kankpur village is situated in Varanasi Tehsil, within the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Kankpur is Kanakpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kankpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankpur is 1,149, with 616 males and 533 females.
How many households are there in Kankpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kankpur village has a total of 183 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankpur is 67.01%. The male literacy rate is 76.14%, while the female literacy rate is 56.47%.