Kanri - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kanri is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Balar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanri is 253152. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kanri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanri

According to the 2011 Census, Kanri village had a total population of 365 people, including 187 males and 178 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 57.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kanri

Kanri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kanri

Public transport in the Kanri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kanri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kanri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kanri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanri village are given below:

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