Kanhal
About Kanhal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanhal village is 006186. Kanhal village is located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kanhal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 115.3 hectares. Kanhal has a total population of 1,820 peoples, out of which male population is 940 while female population is 880. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanhal village is 78.19% out of which 85.21% males and 70.68% females are literate. There are about 376 houses in kanhal village. Pincode of kanhal village locality is 181132.
When it comes to administration, Kanhal 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, Kanhal village comes under Bishnah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. Bishnah is nearest town to kanhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
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Population of Kanhal
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,820 | 940 | 880 |
| Children (0-6) | 194 | 96 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 626 | 325 | 301 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,423 | 801 | 622 |
| Illiterate Population | 397 | 139 | 258 |
Connectivity of Kanhal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanhal
Where is Kanhal located?
Kanhal village is situated in Bishnah Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanhal?
Kanhal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kanhal?
The pincode of Kanhal is 181132, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kanhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanhal is 1,820, with 940 males and 880 females.
How many households are there in Kanhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanhal village has a total of 376 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanhal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanhal is 78.19%. The male literacy rate is 85.21%, while the female literacy rate is 70.68%.