Kanshipur

Kanshipur is a village located in Paonta Sahib tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 58km away from district headquarter Paonta Sahib. Paonta Sahib is the sub-district headquarter of Kanshipur village. As per 2009 stats, Nihaal Garh is the gram panchayat of Kanshipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanshipur unique in its vibrant Paonta Sahib-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Kanshipur’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 Kanshipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanshipur is 023338. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173025. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Kanshipur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kanshipur 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 Paonta Sahib Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanshipur

Population of Kanshipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanshipur has a total population of about 917, with approximately 495 males and 422 females. The sex ratio is around 852 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 98 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.39%, with male literacy at about 77.17% and female literacy near 55.92%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanshipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanshipur

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

Nearby Villages of Kanshipur

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

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