Kanihama - Tangmarg, Baramulla

Kanihama is a village situated in the Tangmarg tehsil of Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from Tatangmarg and around 45 km from Baramulla. Mughalpora serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kanihama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanihama is 002614. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.9 hectares and falls under the 193402 pincode. Tangmarg is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kanihama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gulmarg Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanihama

According to the 2011 Census, Kanihama village had a total population of 231 people, including 116 males and 115 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.45%, with male literacy at 94.25% and female literacy at 67.39%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kanihama

Kanihama is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kanihama

Kanihama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kanihama.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tangmarg to Kanihama is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baramulla to Kanihama is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanihama

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanihama village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kanihama

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanihama village are given below:

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