Where is Kankada village located?
Kankada is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Kankada Village
Kankada is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500520, the Census 2011 record lists 1,305 people in 271 households and the reported area is 1,270 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 35 km.
Kankada is a village in Shadhora Sub-district, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 500520 and 1,305 people in 271 households.
Village Code500520
Population1,305
Households271
Area1,270 hectares
Nearest TownAshoknagar
Detailed village profile
Kankada at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,305 people, 1,270 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Kankada, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kankada falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 500520.
- The record lists 1,305 people living in 271 households.
- The reported village area is 1,270 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
- 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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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kankada
- Census Village Code
- 500520
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Ashoknagar
- District Census Code
- 459
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shadhora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03687
- CD Block
- Ashoknagar
- Households
- 271
- Population
- 1,305
- Male Population
- 688
- Female Population
- 617
- Sex Ratio
- 896.8
- Area
- 1,270 hectares
- Area
- 12.7 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ashoknagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 35 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
102.76 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
25.59%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
1.69%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
42.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankada in the official administrative record. Census village code 500520 and Ashoknagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 459
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03687
- Village Census Code
- 500520
- CD Block Code
- 0272
- CD Block Name
- Ashoknagar
Location and Distance
Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Kankada, about 35 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shadhora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 21 km
- District Headquarter
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,270 hectares
- Area
- 12.7 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,305 people in 271 households, with 688 male residents and 617 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 25.59% and ST share is 1.69% for Kankada. Population density works out to about 102.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 271
- Total Population
- 1,305
- Male Population
- 688
- Female Population
- 617
- Sex Ratio
- 896.8
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 334
- SC Male Population
- 165
- SC Female Population
- 169
- SC Population Share
- 25.59
- ST Population
- 22
- ST Male Population
- 12
- ST Female Population
- 10
- ST Population Share
- 1.69
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kankada 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kankada. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankada include hand pump water and river or canal 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
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 222 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kankada include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kankada include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kankada is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kankada show that reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Mustard and Masoor, net sown area is 1,115 hectares and irrigated land is 478 hectares (42.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Makka
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mustard
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Masoor
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 68.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 69 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1115.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 637 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 478.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 256 hectares
Map and Location
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Which district is Kankada village in?
Kankada village is in Ashoknagar district.
Which state is Kankada village in?
Kankada village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Kankada under?
Kankada comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kankada?
The Census village code of Kankada is 500520.
What is the population of Kankada village?
The village record lists 1,305 people and 271 households for Kankada.
How many households are in Kankada village?
The village record lists 271 households for Kankada.
What is the male and female population of Kankada?
The record lists 688 male residents and 617 female residents for Kankada.
What is the sex ratio of Kankada village?
The sex ratio of Kankada is 896.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kankada village?
The reported geographical area of Kankada is 1,270 hectares.
What is the population density of Kankada village?
The approximate population density of Kankada is 102.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kankada?
The nearest town listed for Kankada is Ashoknagar, about 35 km away.
How far is Kankada from the district headquarters?
Kankada is about 35 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kankada from the sub-district headquarters?
Kankada is about 21 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kankada?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kankada.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankada?
For Kankada, reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Mustard and Masoor, net sown area is 1,115 hectares and irrigated land is 478 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kankada.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kankada.