Kanhari - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Kanhari is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Gaurella and around 115 km from Bilaspur. Tendumuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhari is 437450. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.86 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kanhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhari village had a total population of 599 people, including 318 males and 281 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.70%, with male literacy at 68.66% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhari

Kanhari 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 Kanhari

Public transport in the Kanhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pendra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Kanhari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Kanhari is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhari

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

Health Facilities in Kanhari

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

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