Kanihama
Kanihama is a village located in Beerwah tehsil of Badgam district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Beerwah (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Budgam. As per 2009 stats, Kanihama village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanihama unique in its vibrant Beerwah-Badgam region. You’ll see Kanihama’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 Kanihama
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanihama is 000430. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 193401. Magam is nearest town to Kanihama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.
Google Map of Kanihama
Population of Kanihama
According to the 2011 Census, Kanihama has a total population of about 1,672, with approximately 884 males and 788 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 360 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.85%, with male literacy at about 46.61% and female literacy near 34.39%. There are around 246 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanihama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,672 | 884 | 788 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 360 | 195 | 165 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 683 | 412 | 271 |
| Illiterate Population | 989 | 472 | 517 |
Connectivity of Kanihama
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanihama. As per the 2011 stats, Kanihama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Kanihama
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanihama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanihama.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanihama
- Where is Kanihama located?
- Kanihama village is situated in Beerwah Tehsil, within the Badgam district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanihama?
- Kanihama serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kanihama?
- The pincode of Kanihama is 193401, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanihama as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanihama is 1,672, with 884 males and 788 females.
- How many households are there in Kanihama as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanihama village has a total of 246 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanihama as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanihama is 40.85%. The male literacy rate is 46.61%, while the female literacy rate is 34.39%.