Kanker, Chhattisgarh

Kanker
Kanker
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Coordinates: 20°16′N 81°29′E / 20.27°N 81.49°E / 20.27; 81.49Coordinates: 20°16′N 81°29′E / 20.27°N 81.49°E / 20.27; 81.49
Country  India
State Chhattisgarh
District Kanker
Elevation 388 m (1,273 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 31,385
Languages
 • Official Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 494 334
Telephone code 91 7868
Vehicle registration CG 19

Kanker is a city and a municipality in the Kanker District of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

Kanker is located at 20°16′N 81°29′E / 20.27°N 81.49°E / 20.27; 81.49.[1] It has an average elevation of 388 metres (1272 feet).

Demographics

As of the 2011 census,[2] Kanker has a population of 31,385. Males are 51.6% of the population and females are 49.4%.[3] The literacy rate is 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 83% and female literacy is 71%. In Kanker, 12% of the population is less than 23 years old.

Transport

Kanker is located on National Highway 30 (known as Raipur-Jagdalpur-Vizianagram Road) 140 km from the state capital Raipur and 160 km from the divisional headquarters Jagdalpur. Roads provide access to other parts of the state. Coaches operated by different private bus operators run at frequent intervals to major towns and cities of the state.[4] A shared cab facility offers connection to neighbouring local routes. The nearest airport and major railway station is in Raipur.

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kanker
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  3. ↑ http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=6288&category=U.A.
  4. ↑ http://kanker.gov.in/aboutKanker.html
  5. ↑ "About Kanker". Official website for Kanker, India. 2013-07-27. Mainly five rivers flow through the district namely- doodh river, Mahanadi, Hatkul river, sindur river and Turu river.


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