Indian Village Directory

Kankote Village

Kankote is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051600, the Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 40 households and the reported area is 51.29 hectares. The local references include Kankote Gram Panchayat, Syaldey CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 20 km.

In short:

Kankote is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051600 and 155 people in 40 households.

Village Code051600
Population155
Households40
Area51.29 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet

Detailed village profile

Kankote at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 155 people, 51.29 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Kankote, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Bhikiyasain
CD Block Syaldey
Gram Panchayat KANKOTE
  • Kankote falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 051600.
  • The record lists 155 people living in 40 households.
  • The reported village area is 51.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kankote
Census Village Code
051600
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikiyasain
Sub-district Census Code
00325
CD Block
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat
Kankote
Households
40
Population
155
Male Population
51
Female Population
104
Sex Ratio
2,039.22
Area
51.29 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263665
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 302.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankote in the official administrative record. Census village code 051600, Kankote Gram Panchayat and Syaldey CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00325
Village Census Code
051600
CD Block Code
0060
CD Block Name
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat Name
Kankote

Location and Distance

Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Kankote, about 20 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 134 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikiyasain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
134 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
436 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
51.29 hectares
Area
0.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 155 people in 40 households, with 51 male residents and 104 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 7.1% and ST share is 0% for Kankote. Population density works out to about 302.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
40
Total Population
155
Male Population
51
Female Population
104
Sex Ratio
2,039.22
Average Household Size
3.88
SC Population
11
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
7.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kankote list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankote include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kankote include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kankote include Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kankote is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kankote show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 35.72 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
3.43 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.91
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.72

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kankote village located?

Kankote is in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kankote village in?

Kankote village is in Almora district.

Which state is Kankote village in?

Kankote village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kankote under?

Kankote comes under Bhikiyasain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kankote?

The Census village code of Kankote is 051600.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kankote under?

Kankote is listed under KANKOTE Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Syaldey.

What is the population of Kankote village?

The village record lists 155 people and 40 households for Kankote.

How many households are in Kankote village?

The village record lists 40 households for Kankote.

What is the male and female population of Kankote?

The record lists 51 male residents and 104 female residents for Kankote.

What is the sex ratio of Kankote village?

The sex ratio of Kankote is 2,039.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kankote village?

The reported geographical area of Kankote is 51.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Kankote village?

The approximate population density of Kankote is 302.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kankote?

The nearest town listed for Kankote is Ranikhet, about 20 km away.

How far is Kankote from the district headquarters?

Kankote is about 134 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kankote from the sub-district headquarters?

Kankote is about 14 km from Bhikiyasain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kankote?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kankote.

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

For Kankote, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 35.72 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kankote.

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.