Kanhauli - Darauli, Siwan

Kanhauli is a village situated in the Darauli subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Harnatar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhauli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhauli is 232335. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 841235 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kanhauli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhauli village had a total population of 2,554 people, including 1,336 males and 1,218 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 84.22% and female literacy at 63.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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 Population2,5541,3361,218
Child Population (0–6 yrs)368208160
Scheduled Castes (SC)384211173
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1045648
Literate Population1,620950670
Illiterate Population934386548

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanailaNorth-East1.25 km
Don BuzurgSouth1.34 km
Sobhan ChakNorth-East1.34 km
BelaonWest1.76 km
BaunaNorth1.95 km
MisrauliaSouth-West2.13 km
Ramnagar Kakaria DihEast2.19 km
NetwarNorth2.41 km
LenjaSouth-East2.44 km
TariwaniNorth-East2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanhauli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kanhauli. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Kanhauli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Kanhauli is about 30 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 Kanhauli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kanhauli

Where is Kanhauli located?

Kanhauli village is located in Darauli Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanhauli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanhauli is Harnatar.

What is the pincode of Kanhauli?

The pincode of Kanhauli is 841235.

What is the population of Kanhauli?

Kanhauli had a total population of 2,554, including 1,336 males and 1,218 females.

How many households are there in Kanhauli?

Kanhauli had 384 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanhauli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanhauli was 74.11%. Male literacy was 84.22% and female literacy was 63.33%.