Kanhauli - Barharia, Siwan

Kanhauli is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Nawalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhauli is 231487. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kanhauli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhauli village had a total population of 989 people, including 500 males and 489 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.07%, with male literacy at 68.23% and female literacy at 45.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhauli

Kanhauli 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 Kanhauli

Kanhauli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Kanhauli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhauli

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

Health Facilities in Kanhauli

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

FAQs about Kanhauli