Kanker, Chhattisgarh

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Kanker
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Coordinates: 20°16′N81°29′E / 20.27°N 81.49°E / 20.27; 81.49 Coordinates: 20°16′N81°29′E / 20.27°N 81.49°E / 20.27; 81.49
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Chhattisgarh
District Kanker
Elevation
388 m (1,273 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total41,500
Languages
  Official Hindi, Chhattisgarhi, Halbi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
494 334
Telephone code91 7868
Vehicle registration CG 19

Kanker is a municipality and the headquarters of Kanker District, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is the second largest city of Bastar division after Jagdalpur.

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Geography

Kanker is located at 20°16′N81°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 51,385. 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.

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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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=6288&category=U.A. [ dead link ]
  4. "About Kanker". kanker.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012.
  5. "About Kanker". Official website for Kanker, India. 27 July 2013. Mainly five rivers flow through the district namely- doodh river, Mahanadi, Hatkul river, sindur river and Turu river.