Indian Village Directory
Kankewa Village
Kankewa is an inhabited village in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 445898, the Census 2011 record lists 1,297 people in 328 households and the reported area is 482.66 hectares. The local references include Kankewa Gram Panchayat, Saraipali CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saraipali at about 12 km.
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Quick answer: Kankewa is a village in Saraipali Sub-district, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 445898 and 1,297 people in 328 households.
Village Code445898
Population1,297
Households328
Area482.66 hectares
Nearest TownSaraipali
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kankewa
- Census Village Code
- 445898
- State
- Chhattisgarh
- State Census Code
- 22
- District
- Mahasamund
- District Census Code
- 411
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saraipali
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03340
- CD Block
- Saraipali
- Gram Panchayat
- Kankewa
- Households
- 328
- Population
- 1,297
- Male Population
- 682
- Female Population
- 615
- Sex Ratio
- 901.76
- Area
- 482.66 hectares
- Area
- 4.83 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Saraipali
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 492112
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kankewa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,297 people, 482.66 hectares of reported area and Saraipali as the nearest town reference for Kankewa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockSARAIPALI
Gram PanchayatKANKEWA
- Kankewa falls under Saraipali Sub-district in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh.
- The Census village code is 445898.
- The record lists 1,297 people living in 328 households.
- The reported village area is 482.66 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Saraipali.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density268.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.73%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankewa in the official administrative record. Census village code 445898, Kankewa Gram Panchayat and Saraipali CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 22
- District Census Code
- 411
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03340
- Village Census Code
- 445898
- CD Block Code
- 0107
- CD Block Name
- Saraipali
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kankewa
Location and Distance
Saraipali is the nearest town listed for Kankewa, about 12 km away. Mahasamund is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saraipali
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Mahasamund
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 132 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Saraipali
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Saraipali
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Saraipali
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 482.66 hectares
- Area
- 4.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,297 people in 328 households, with 682 male residents and 615 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 10.33% and ST share is 14.73% for Kankewa. Population density works out to about 268.72 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 328
- Total Population
- 1,297
- Male Population
- 682
- Female Population
- 615
- Sex Ratio
- 901.76
- Average Household Size
- 3.95
- SC Population
- 134
- SC Male Population
- 64
- SC Female Population
- 70
- SC Population Share
- 10.33
- ST Population
- 191
- ST Male Population
- 90
- ST Female Population
- 101
- ST Population Share
- 14.73
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kankewa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kankewa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankewa include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 103.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kankewa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kankewa 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kankewa.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kankewa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Kidney-Bean, net sown area is 388.12 hectares and irrigated land is 113.6 hectares (29.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Black Gram
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Kidney-Bean
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 34.71
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.38 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 38.26 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.7 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.49 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 388.12
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 304.53 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 113.6
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kankewa
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Central 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Central Bank of India |
ATM |
492112 |
Mahasamund |
Mahasamund |
Mahasamund (M + Og) |
PIN - 492112, Chhattisgarh Khasra No - 188, Sankra Near High School, Sankra, Dist - Mahasamund, Mahasamund, Chhattisgar… |
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 Kankewa village located?
Kankewa is in Saraipali Sub-district of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India.
Which district is Kankewa village in?
Kankewa village is in Mahasamund district.
Which state is Kankewa village in?
Kankewa village is in Chhattisgarh.
Which sub-district is Kankewa under?
Kankewa comes under Saraipali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kankewa?
The Census village code of Kankewa is 445898.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kankewa under?
Kankewa is listed under KANKEWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is SARAIPALI.
What is the population of Kankewa village?
The village record lists 1,297 people and 328 households for Kankewa.
How many households are in Kankewa village?
The village record lists 328 households for Kankewa.
What is the male and female population of Kankewa?
The record lists 682 male residents and 615 female residents for Kankewa.
What is the sex ratio of Kankewa village?
The sex ratio of Kankewa is 901.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kankewa village?
The reported geographical area of Kankewa is 482.66 hectares.
What is the population density of Kankewa village?
The approximate population density of Kankewa is 268.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kankewa?
The nearest town listed for Kankewa is Saraipali, about 12 km away.
How far is Kankewa from the district headquarters?
Kankewa is about 132 km from Mahasamund, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kankewa from the sub-district headquarters?
Kankewa is about 12 km from Saraipali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kankewa?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kankewa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankewa?
For Kankewa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Kidney-Bean, net sown area is 388.12 hectares and irrigated land is 113.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kankewa?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankewa. These records include 1 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.