Kanai - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Kanai is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Janjgir and around 12 km from Janjgir. Kanai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanai is 436559. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.9 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kanai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kanai

As per Census 2011, Kanai village has a total population of 1,166 people, consisting of 584 males and 582 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanai

Kanai 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 Kanai

Kanai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Kanai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kanai is about 12 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 Kanai

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

Health Facilities in Kanai

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

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