Kanalwan Village Overview
Kanalwan is a village in Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 6 km from Bijbehara tehsil headquarters and around 13 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanalwan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanalwan is 003607. The village covers a geographical area of 340.8 hectares and has a pincode of 192124. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Kanalwan
Population & Demographics of Kanalwan
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanalwan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,822 | 1,877 | 1,945 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 577 | 303 | 274 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,963 | 1,117 | 846 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,859 | 760 | 1,099 |
Key population details of Kanalwan village are given below:
- Kanalwan village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,822, including approximately 1,877 males and 1,945 females, with a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Kanalwan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.36%.
- There are around 561 households in Kanalwan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanalwan
Transport facilities help residents of Kanalwan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanalwan
The following villages are located close to Kanalwan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanalwan
- Where is Kanalwan located?
- Kanalwan village is located in Bijbehara Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Kanalwan?
- The pincode of Kanalwan is 192124.
- What is the population of Kanalwan?
- Kanalwan has a total population of 3,822, including 1,877 males and 1,945 females.
- How many households are there in Kanalwan?
- There are 561 households in Kanalwan.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanalwan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanalwan is 51.36%. Male literacy is 59.51% and female literacy is 43.50%.