Indian Village Directory

Kankar Village

Kankar is an inhabited village in Kumarkhand Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225908, the Census 2011 record lists 4,913 people in 901 households and the reported area is 339.42 hectares. The local references include Vishunpur Sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur Sundar Gram Panchayat, Kumarkhand CD Block and the nearest town reference is Murli Ganj at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Kankar is a village in Kumarkhand Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225908 and 4,913 people in 901 households.
Village Code225908
Population4,913
Households901
Area339.42 hectares
Nearest TownMurli Ganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Kankar
Census Village Code
225908
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumarkhand
Sub-district Census Code
01163
CD Block
Kumarkhand
Gram Panchayat
Vishunpur Sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur Sundar
Households
901
Population
4,913
Male Population
2,603
Female Population
2,310
Sex Ratio
887.44
Area
339.42 hectares
Area
3.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Murli Ganj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kankar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,913 people, 339.42 hectares of reported area and Murli Ganj as the nearest town reference for Kankar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictMadhepura
CD BlockKumarkhand
Gram PanchayatVishunpur sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur sundar
  • Kankar falls under Kumarkhand Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225908.
  • The record lists 4,913 people living in 901 households.
  • The reported village area is 339.42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Murli Ganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,447.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.28%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankar in the official administrative record. Census village code 225908, Vishunpur Sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur Sundar Gram Panchayat and Kumarkhand CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01163
Village Census Code
225908
CD Block Code
0151
Gram Panchayat Code
000100020003
CD Block Name
Kumarkhand
Gram Panchayat Name
Vishunpur Sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur Sundar

Location and Distance

Murli Ganj is the nearest town listed for Kankar, about 20 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumarkhand
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Murli Ganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Murli Ganj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Murli Ganj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
339.42 hectares
Area
3.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,913 people in 901 households, with 2,603 male residents and 2,310 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 25.52% and ST share is 0.28% for Kankar. Population density works out to about 1,447.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
901
Total Population
4,913
Male Population
2,603
Female Population
2,310
Sex Ratio
887.44
Average Household Size
5.45
SC Population
1,254
SC Male Population
651
SC Female Population
603
SC Population Share
25.52
ST Population
14
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
0.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kankar list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 3 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankar include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
92.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kankar include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kankar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kankar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 249.3 hectares and irrigated land is 142.88 hectares (57.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.76
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
13.01 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
49.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
21.83 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
249.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
106.42 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
142.88
Canals Area In Hectares
50.48 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kankar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 852112 Madhepura Kumarkhand Israin Kalan Israinkala Israinkala, P. O. Jaduapatty, Teh.madhepura, 852112, Madhepura, Bihar, 852112
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 852214 Madhepura Kumarkhand Bishunpur Sundar Ram Nagar Road, Bishunpur Sundarbihar Bishunpur Sundarbranch, Mouza -Bishunpur Sundar, Tikulia Chowk, Madhepura, Bihar…
State Bank of India ATM 852112 Madhepura Kumarkhand Majhaul Kumarkhand Road Kumarkhand Road, Madhepura, Bihar, 852112

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kankar village located?

Kankar is in Kumarkhand Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kankar village in?

Kankar village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Kankar village in?

Kankar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kankar under?

Kankar comes under Kumarkhand Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kankar?

The Census village code of Kankar is 225908.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kankar under?

Kankar is listed under Vishunpur sundar, Vishunpur Bajar, Vishunpur sundar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kumarkhand.

What is the population of Kankar village?

The village record lists 4,913 people and 901 households for Kankar.

How many households are in Kankar village?

The village record lists 901 households for Kankar.

What is the male and female population of Kankar?

The record lists 2,603 male residents and 2,310 female residents for Kankar.

What is the sex ratio of Kankar village?

The sex ratio of Kankar is 887.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kankar village?

The reported geographical area of Kankar is 339.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Kankar village?

The approximate population density of Kankar is 1,447.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kankar?

The nearest town listed for Kankar is Murli Ganj, about 20 km away.

How far is Kankar from the district headquarters?

Kankar is about 40 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kankar from the sub-district headquarters?

Kankar is about 12 km from Kumarkhand, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kankar?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 3 government middle schools for Kankar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankar?

For Kankar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 249.3 hectares and irrigated land is 142.88 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kankar?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.