Kanauda - Imamganj, Gaya

Kanauda is a village situated in the Imamganj subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Imamganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Nagwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanauda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanauda is 256101. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 824206 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kanauda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanauda

According to the 2011 Census, Kanauda village had a total population of 771 people, including 372 males and 399 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 92.50% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanauda

Kanauda 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 Kanauda

Kanauda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Kanauda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kanauda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanauda

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

Health Facilities in Kanauda

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

FAQs about Kanauda