Kanfara

Kanfara is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Kanfara village. As per 2009 stats, Kharkri is the gram panchayat of Kanfara village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanfara unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Kanfara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanfara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanfara is 019570. The village spans a total geographical area of 237.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174201. Naina Devi is nearest town to Kanfara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanfara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanfara

Population of Kanfara

According to the 2011 Census, Kanfara has a total population of about 513, with approximately 279 males and 234 females. The sex ratio is around 838 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 138 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 173. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.86%, with male literacy at about 75.27% and female literacy near 56.84%. There are around 111 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanfara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanfara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanfara. As per the 2011 stats, Kanfara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanfara

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanfara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanfara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanfara