Kanah
Kanah is a village located in Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Ramnagar (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Uidhampur. As per 2009 stats, Kanah village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanah unique in its vibrant Ramnagar-Udhampur region. You’ll see Kanah’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 Kanah
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanah is 005082. The village spans a total geographical area of 796 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182122. Ramnagar is nearest town to Kanah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
Google Map of Kanah
Population of Kanah
According to the 2011 Census, Kanah has a total population of about 2,453, with approximately 1,303 males and 1,150 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 412 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 599 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.95%, with male literacy at about 63.93% and female literacy near 44.78%. There are around 417 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,453 | 1,303 | 1,150 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 412 | 207 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 599 | 313 | 286 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 253 | 136 | 117 |
| Literate Population | 1,348 | 833 | 515 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,105 | 470 | 635 |
Connectivity of Kanah
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanah. As per the 2011 stats, Kanah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanah
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanah.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanah
- Where is Kanah located?
- Kanah village is situated in Ramnagar Tehsil, within the Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanah?
- Kanah serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kanah?
- The pincode of Kanah is 182122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanah is 2,453, with 1,303 males and 1,150 females.
- How many households are there in Kanah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanah village has a total of 417 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanah as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanah is 54.95%. The male literacy rate is 63.93%, while the female literacy rate is 44.78%.