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| coordinates = {{coord|20.27|N|81.49|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Chhattisgarh]]<br />
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kanker district|Kanker]]<br />
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| elevation_m = 388<br />
| population_total = 41500<br />
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| postal_code = 494 334<br />
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'''Kanker''' city is a [[municipality]] in and the headquarters of [[Kanker District]], in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. It is the second largest city of Bastar division after [[Jagdalpur]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Kanker is located at {{Coord|20.27|N|81.49|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Kanker.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kanker]</ref> It has an average elevation of 388&nbsp;metres (1272&nbsp;feet).<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
{{As of|2011|alt=As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]]}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kanker has a population of 51,385. Males are 51.6% of the population and females are 49.4%.<ref>http://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=6288&category=U.A.</ref> 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.<br />
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==Transport==<br />
Kanker is located on [[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]] (known as Raipur-Jagdalpur-Vizianagram Road) 140&nbsp;km from the state capital [[Raipur]] and 160&nbsp;km from the divisional headquarters [[Jagdalpur]]. Roads provide access to other parts of the state. [[Coach (bus)|Coaches]] operated by different private bus operators run at frequent intervals to major towns and cities of the state.<ref>http://kanker.gov.in/aboutKanker.html</ref> A shared cab facility offers connection to neighbouring local routes. The nearest airport and major railway station is in Raipur.<br />
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== Gallery of places around Kanker ==<br />
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File:Kanker view from DIET.jpg|View of Kanker from DIET<br />
File:Dood River in Kanker.jpg|Doodh river in Kanker<ref>{{cite web|title=About Kanker|url=http://kanker.gov.in/aboutKanker.html|work=Official website for Kanker, India|date=2013-07-27|quote=Mainly five rivers flow through the district namely- doodh river, Mahanadi, Hatkul river, sindur river and Turu river.}}</ref> <br />
File:Kanker outskirts.jpg|Villages around Kanker<br />
File:Stream that joins Dood river Kanker district.jpg|Stream in Kanker<br />
File:Mosque in Kanker.jpg|Mosque in Kanker<br />
File:Mascot on the top of Kanker Tahsildar officer.jpg|Tehsildar office<br />
File:Tehsildar office kanker.jpg|Tehsildar office 2<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanker district]]<br />
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