Where is Kankra village located?
Kankra is in Karahal Sub-district of Sheopur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kankra Village
Kankra is an inhabited village in Karahal Sub-district of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 451837, the Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 55 households and the reported area is 733 hectares. The local references include Karahal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheopur at about 66 km.
Village Code451837
Population285
Households55
Area733 hectares
Nearest TownSheopur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kankra
- Census Village Code
- 451837
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Sheopur
- District Census Code
- 418
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karahal
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03384
- CD Block
- Karahal
- Households
- 55
- Population
- 285
- Male Population
- 158
- Female Population
- 127
- Sex Ratio
- 803.8
- Area
- 733 hectares
- Area
- 7.33 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sheopur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 66 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kankra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 285 people, 733 hectares of reported area and Sheopur as the nearest town reference for Kankra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kankra falls under Karahal Sub-district in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 451837.
- The record lists 285 people living in 55 households.
- The reported village area is 733 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sheopur.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density38.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share69.47%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankra in the official administrative record. Census village code 451837 and Karahal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 418
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03384
- Village Census Code
- 451837
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Karahal
Location and Distance
Sheopur is the nearest town listed for Kankra, about 66 km away. Sheopur is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karahal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 27 km
- District Headquarter
- Sheopur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 66 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sheopur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 66 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Sheopur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 66 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 733 hectares
- Area
- 7.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 55 households, with 158 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 69.47% for Kankra. Population density works out to about 38.88 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 55
- Total Population
- 285
- Male Population
- 158
- Female Population
- 127
- Sex Ratio
- 803.8
- Average Household Size
- 5.18
- ST Population
- 198
- ST Male Population
- 109
- ST Female Population
- 89
- ST Population Share
- 69.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kankra list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 132 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 125 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kankra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kankra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kankra is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kankra show that net sown area is 246 hectares and irrigated land is 221 hectares (89.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 182 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 11.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 91 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 71 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 246.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 221.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 96 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kankra village in?
Kankra village is in Sheopur district.
Which state is Kankra village in?
Kankra village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Kankra under?
Kankra comes under Karahal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kankra?
The Census village code of Kankra is 451837.
What is the population of Kankra village?
The village record lists 285 people and 55 households for Kankra.
How many households are in Kankra village?
The village record lists 55 households for Kankra.
What is the male and female population of Kankra?
The record lists 158 male residents and 127 female residents for Kankra.
What is the sex ratio of Kankra village?
The sex ratio of Kankra is 803.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kankra village?
The reported geographical area of Kankra is 733 hectares.
What is the population density of Kankra village?
The approximate population density of Kankra is 38.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kankra?
The nearest town listed for Kankra is Sheopur, about 66 km away.
How far is Kankra from the district headquarters?
Kankra is about 66 km from Sheopur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kankra from the sub-district headquarters?
Kankra is about 27 km from Karahal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kankra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kankra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankra?
For Kankra, net sown area is 246 hectares and irrigated land is 221 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kankra.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kankra.