Kanah - Hiranagar, Kathua

Kanah is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Kootah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanah is 001985. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 184148 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kanah

As per Census 2011, Kanah village has a total population of 577 people, consisting of 291 males and 286 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanah are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanah

Kanah is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kanah

Kanah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Kanah is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Kanah is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanah

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

Health Facilities in Kanah

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

FAQs about Kanah