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Largest villages in Kanke
Census 2011 population
Kanke block
Kanke is a block of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, with 91 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 1,84,174 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
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All 91 villages of Kanke
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Neighbouring blocks of Kanke, by distance →
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Sorted alphabetically
Arsande (CT)
Bagda
Balu
Banhara
Barhu
Batta
Benti
Boreya
Bukru
Buti
Chama
Chamguru
Chandewe
Chardi
Chari
Chauli
Cheri
Chirua
Chitar
Chuttu
Dandaiphutkal Toli
Dubliya Alias Dugliya
Dumardaga
Ekamba
Gagi
Garu
Gatlatu
Gobarhappa
Haldama
Hethkonki
Hochar
Hombai
Hosir
Hujir
Hundur
Ichapiri
Jaipur
Jamuari
Jidu
Kadal
Kadma
Kalheyakanadu
Kamata
Kanke (CT)
Karkata
Katamkuli
Khatanaga
Khatanga
Khatanga
Kokdaro
Konge
Kumhariya
Lalganj
Madanpur
Malsiring
Manatu
Manha
Marwa
Menrhi
Mesra
Muretha
Murum
Nagri
Nawadih
Neuri
Okhargara
Oyna
Pandra
Patagain
Patratu
Patratu
Pertol
Pithauriya
Pusu
Ral
Rarha
Rodiya
Runro
Sadkanadu
Sanga
Sangrampur
Siddi
Sirango
Soso
Sugnu
Sukurhuttu
Sutiambe
Tendar
Ulatu
Uparkonki
Uruguttu
Villages of Kanke
No villages here are mapped yet. Coordinates are being added state by state from OpenStreetMap.
Kanke block by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 1,84,174 Census 2011
- Male population
- 94,803 Census 2011
- Female population
- 89,371 Census 2011
- Households
- 34,340 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 89 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 943 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.4 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 71.1% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Kanke
We can't place this area's villages in constituencies yet.
Mandi prices near Kanke
No market in Ranchi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 112 km away, straight-line.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Purulia. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 3,600 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,000 | 9,800 | 8,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,200 | 4,900 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Balarampur APMC | 700 | 800 | 760 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Purulia APMC | 700 | 800 | 750 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Purulia APMC | 1,300 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Purulia APMC | 3,650 | 3,780 | 3,720 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Purulia APMC | 3,200 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,500 | 19,200 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Rice | Balarampur APMC | 3,750 | 3,800 | 3,780 | 15 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kanke's shops.
News near Kanke
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Ranchi district
- SELECTION TRIAL FOR KHELO INDIA FOOTBALL CENTER, MORABADI, RANCHI
District Administration, Ranchi · 24 Oct 2026
- CASH AWARD MONEY
District Administration, Ranchi · 12 Oct 2026
- PLAYER PENSION SCHEME
District Administration, Ranchi · 12 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding the Organization of a District-level Youth Festival Program (District Tourism, Art & Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs Branch, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Kanke
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Kanke right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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People often ask about Kanke block
Which district is Kanke block in?
Kanke is a block of Ranchi district in Jharkhand.
How many villages are there in Kanke block?
91 revenue villages are listed under Kanke block in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Kanke block?
The villages of Kanke block had a combined population of 1,84,174 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Kanke block?
Villages in Kanke block use the pincode 834001.
What is the LGD code of Kanke block?
The Local Government Directory code of Kanke block is 2684.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.