Kanrjar - Sheosagar, Rohtas

Kanrjar is a village situated in the Sheosagar subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheosagar and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Karup serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanrjar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanrjar is 252187. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 821111 pincode. Sasaram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kanrjar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chenari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sasaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanrjar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanrjar village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 510 males and 493 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.91%, with male literacy at 72.96% and female literacy at 48.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,003510493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21511897
Scheduled Castes (SC)259124135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population480286194
Illiterate Population523224299

Nearby Villages of Kanrjar

Kanrjar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelarhiSouth-East1.18 km
SaraeNorth-West1.21 km
MorWest1.23 km
KarupSouth-West1.87 km
SemriSouth1.95 km
BhatarhiEast2.04 km
KumahuNorth-West2.23 km
SinguhiSouth-East2.32 km
GorwarWest2.37 km
Ahmad ChakSouth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanrjar

Kanrjar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasaram to Kanrjar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanrjar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kanrjar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kanrjar

Where is Kanrjar located?

Kanrjar village is located in Sheosagar Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanrjar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanrjar is Karup.

What is the pincode of Kanrjar?

The pincode of Kanrjar is 821111.

What is the population of Kanrjar?

Kanrjar had a total population of 1,003, including 510 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Kanrjar?

Kanrjar had 163 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanrjar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanrjar was 60.91%. Male literacy was 72.96% and female literacy was 48.99%.