The town is located in North Dinajpur, a district of West Bengal. Situated beside NH-31, a nearby railway line facilitates ease of travel. The area has a population of around 12000. Kanki has a church and two nationalised banks (Punjab National Bank and Indian Overseas Bank), with Digambar Jain Mandir and a Mosque Kanki Jame Masjid considered tourist attractions. Kanki Jame Masjid is one of six mosques in the area. Kanki's daily temperatures tend to coincide with those of Darjeeling, by virtue of their proximity. In summer, temperatures reach 40 °C and can drop as low as 4 °C in the winter.

A place in India, Kanki is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. A gripping city on its own right, Kalimpong also deserves a visit. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Kalimpong for its bountiful attractions like Deolo Hill, Zang Dhok Palri Monastery, Tongsa Gumba on your trip to Kanki. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.

Kanki is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.