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Kānke, India

Jharkhand · India

Kānke is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 17,560. Elevation: 2,110 ft (643 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
17,560 Population 60/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,560
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density60/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$1,050
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,000
Rent$28
Housing Units7,024
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Population17,560
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Coordinates23.4348°, 85.3206°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,398 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.5 years

About Kānke

Kānke is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 17,560. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet (643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kānke has a population of 17,560 with a density of 60 people per square mile, spread across 292.4 square miles. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,560
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below India avg
292.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kānke vs India Average

The median household income in Kānke is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $20, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 316 business establishments.

Income: Kānke vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,050
Avg Weekly Wage$20

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above India avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above India avg
Establishments (County)316

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kānke is $8,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 7,024 total housing units in the city. 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units7,024

Property Tax

Climate in Kānke

Kānke has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 4.3° / 26.6° 11.7
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 6.6° / 32.4° 20.0
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 12.6° / 37.9° 34.5
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 18.6° / 42.5° 32.2
May 31.3°C / 88°F 21.2° / 43.6° 107.0
Jun 31°C / 88°F 23.7° / 41.5° 182.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 34.2° 287.9
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 31.9° 358.1
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.6° / 31.3° 322.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 15.6° / 30.1° 127.1
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 10.6° / 27.5° 10.1
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 5° / 25.8° 18.5
Kānke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area292.4 sq mi (757.2 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates23.4348°N, 85.3206°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 26, 2009.

Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 116 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 130 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 1 261 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 87°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 13.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Kānke has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kānke

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cambrian Public School - - - -
DAV Public School Senior Wing, Gandhinagar - - - -
DAV Gandhinagar Junior Wing - - - -
Montfort School - - - -
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Museums in Kānke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Morabadi Museum
State Museum

Libraries in Kānke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Urdu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kānke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Market
Doranda Bazaar
Latma Bazar
Sainik Market
Shalimar Market
Solanki Market
Solanki Market
vegetable market
vegetable market
Vendor Market

Cafes in Kānke

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shuffle

Clinics in Kānke

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Paul's Skin Care Clinic
Shri Sai Ratan Health Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Kānke

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kānke

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Kānke

64 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A.B.M.B. Women's Health Clinic
Adarsh Clinic
Ali Ahmad Ansari Memorial Women's Clinic
Alshifa Heart Clinic and Rehabilitation Centre
Balaji Clinic and Research Centre
Beohar's Eye Clinic
Care Clinic
Chandrama Imaging & Health Clinic
Chatterjee Nursing Home and Research Centre
Choudhary Nursing and Maternity Home
Debuka Nursing Home
Dr. Anand Kr Jha Neurology Clinc
Dr. Arya's clinic
Dr. Brijeshwar Clinic
Dr. Keshav Jee Mind and Brain Clinic
Dr. Nandita Chaudhuri Women's Health Clinic
Dr. Paul's Skin Care Clinic
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Dutta
Dr. Sanjay Singh Clinic
Dr. Shobha Chakorbarti Clinic
Dr. Somya Sinha Women's Clinic
Dr. Sudhir Ranjan Clinic
Dr. Syamal Sarkar Clinic
Dr. Upendra Clinic
Gastroenterology & Liver Clinic
Heart N Health Dermatology Clinic
Kalpana Clinic
Kokar Medical Clinic
Laxmi Clinic
Life Line Nursing Home, Ranchi
Lifeline Polyclinic & Diagnostic Centre
Maa Clinic
MEDICAL STORE
Modern Health Clinic
Mukund Nageshwar Memorial Clinic
Mundu Nursing Home
Narayani Nursing Home
Nephron Kidney Care Clinic
Nidan Orthopaedic Centre
Nova Dental Care Clinic
Om Sai Piles Clinic
R C Mishra Clinic
Rafat Clinic
Rahat Nursing Home
Rajhans Heart & Diabetes Clinic
Rama Nursing Home, Ranchi
Ranchi Urology Centre
Razer Nuclei Clinic
RC Clinic
Retina Clinic
Sahu Nursing Home, Ranchi
Sanjay Clinic
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Lohardaga
Satya Eye Care
Sharma Stone & Urology Clinic
Singh Eye Care
Sisir Seva Kendra
St. Joseph Nursing Home
Summer House Nursing Home
Surya Clinic
The Kidney Clinic
The Orthopaedic Pain Physiotherapy Clinic
Vinayak Clinic and Maternity Centre
Viraj Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kānke

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
jora mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kānke

What is the population of Kānke?

Kānke has a population of 17,560 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 292.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kānke expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kānke?

Kānke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kānke?

The unemployment rate in Kānke is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $20. There are 316 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kānke?

The median home value in Kānke is $8,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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