Kanij

Block / Taluka Sami
District Patan
State Gujarat

About Kanij

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanij village is 508989. Kanij village is located in Sami taluka of Patan district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sami (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Patan. As per 2009 stats, Kanij village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1801.56 hectares. Kanij has a total population of 2,401 peoples, out of which male population is 1,239 while female population is 1,162. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanij village is 55.98% out of which 67.88% males and 43.29% females are literate. There are about 474 houses in kanij village. Pincode of kanij village locality is 384245.

When it comes to administration, Kanij village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kanij village comes under Radhanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Patan Lok Sabha constituency. Radhanpur is nearest town to kanij village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Kanij

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,401 1,239 1,162
Literate Population 1,344 841 503
Illiterate Population 1,057 398 659

Connectivity of Kanij

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanij

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanij

Where is Kanij located?

Kanij village is situated in Sami Taluka, within the Patan district of Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanij?

Kanij serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Kanij?

The pincode of Kanij is 384245, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kanij as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanij is 2,401, with 1,239 males and 1,162 females.

How many households are there in Kanij as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanij village has a total of 474 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanij as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanij is 55.98%. The male literacy rate is 67.88%, while the female literacy rate is 43.29%.