Kaneri - Bilha, Bilaspur

Kaneri is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Durgdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaneri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaneri is 439021. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.64 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bodri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kaneri

According to the 2011 Census, Kaneri village had a total population of 726 people, including 363 males and 363 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.07%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 43.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaneri

Kaneri 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 Kaneri

Kaneri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakarbhatha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodri to Kaneri is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kaneri is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaneri

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

Health Facilities in Kaneri

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

FAQs about Kaneri