Location & Surroundings
Kanker is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Saraiya, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital New Delhi is about 810 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 84 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 44' 28" N, 84° 6' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 123 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,332 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:00
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanker
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanker, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 29.9 | 1.7 | 91 | 53 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.2 | 15 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 327.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 53 | 68 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 120 | 68 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 1.9 | 61 | 49 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 437.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 2 | 63 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 478.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 163 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 226 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.7 | 0.5 | 87 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 452.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.2 | 1 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 462.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 218 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 200 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.7 | 1.0 | 254 | 47 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 462.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanker?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 437 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanker today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Kanker?
Local time is 22:00. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Kanker?
Kanker is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanker?
DEM 123 m.
Where is Kanker located?
It is at 24.74099, 84.11501 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanker in?
It is in India.