Where is Kankar village located?
Kankar is in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kankar Village
Kankar is an inhabited village in Shivaji Nagar Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236430, the Census 2011 record lists 3,890 people in 723 households and the reported area is 267 hectares. The local references include Rahiar North Gram Panchayat, Shivaji Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rosera at about 16 km.
Kankar is a village in Shivaji Nagar Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236430 and 3,890 people in 723 households.
Village Code236430
Population3,890
Households723
Area267 hectares
Nearest TownRosera
Detailed village profile
Kankar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,890 people, 267 hectares of reported area and Rosera as the nearest town reference for Kankar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Bihar
District
Samastipur
Block
Shivaji Nagar
CD Block
Shivaji Nagar
Gram Panchayat
RAHIAR NORTH
- Kankar falls under Shivaji Nagar Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 236430.
- The record lists 3,890 people living in 723 households.
- The reported village area is 267 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rosera.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Kankar
- Census Village Code
- 236430
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Samastipur
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shivaji Nagar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01286
- CD Block
- Shivaji Nagar
- Gram Panchayat
- Rahiar North
- Households
- 723
- Population
- 3,890
- Male Population
- 2,031
- Female Population
- 1,859
- Sex Ratio
- 915.31
- Area
- 267 hectares
- Area
- 2.67 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,456.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.38 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
24.06%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.03%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
72.3%
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 236430, Rahiar North Gram Panchayat and Shivaji Nagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 221
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01286
- Village Census Code
- 236430
- CD Block Code
- 0274
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Shivaji Nagar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Rahiar North
Location and Distance
Rosera is the nearest town listed for Kankar, about 16 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shivaji Nagar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Samastipur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 46 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rosera
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Rosera
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 267 hectares
- Area
- 2.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,890 people in 723 households, with 2,031 male residents and 1,859 female residents. The average household size is 5.38, and SC share is 24.06% and ST share is 0.03% for Kankar. Population density works out to about 1,456.93 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 723
- Total Population
- 3,890
- Male Population
- 2,031
- Female Population
- 1,859
- Sex Ratio
- 915.31
- Average Household Size
- 5.38
- SC Population
- 936
- SC Male Population
- 478
- SC Female Population
- 458
- SC Population Share
- 24.06
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kankar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankar include hand pump 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 136.88 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kankar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kankar is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kankar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 189.28 hectares and irrigated land is 136.88 hectares (72.3% 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
- 40.95
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 26.72 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10.05 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 189.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 52.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 136.88
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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.
- 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 848117 | Samastipur | Shivaji Nagar | Rahiar Kunchi | Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur) Rosera - Hathouri Kothi Rd, Baghopur (Mananpur), Samastipur, Bihar, 848… |
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
Which district is Kankar village in?
Kankar village is in Samastipur district.
Which state is Kankar village in?
Kankar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kankar under?
Kankar comes under Shivaji Nagar 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 236430.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kankar under?
Kankar is listed under RAHIAR NORTH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shivaji Nagar.
What is the population of Kankar village?
The village record lists 3,890 people and 723 households for Kankar.
How many households are in Kankar village?
The village record lists 723 households for Kankar.
What is the male and female population of Kankar?
The record lists 2,031 male residents and 1,859 female residents for Kankar.
What is the sex ratio of Kankar village?
The sex ratio of Kankar is 915.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kankar village?
The reported geographical area of Kankar is 267 hectares.
What is the population density of Kankar village?
The approximate population density of Kankar is 1,456.93 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 Rosera, about 16 km away.
How far is Kankar from the district headquarters?
Kankar is about 46 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kankar from the sub-district headquarters?
Kankar is about 10 km from Shivaji Nagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kankar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kankar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankar?
For Kankar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 189.28 hectares and irrigated land is 136.88 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kankar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.