of the population, were the main tribes. Other tribes included (percentage of population in brackets) Lohra (2.46), Bedia (1.32) and Mahli (1.09).

Census towns in Kanke CD block are as follows (2011 population figure in brackets): Kanke (17,560) and Arsande (9,582).

Large villages (with 4,000+ population) in Kanke CD block are (2011 census figures in brackets): Pithuriya