Kanah - Ramnagar, Udhampur

Kanah is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Uidhampur. Kanah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanah is 005082. The village covers a total geographical area of 796 hectares and falls under the 182122 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kanah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanah

According to the 2011 Census, Kanah village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,303 males and 1,150 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.05%, with male literacy at 76.00% and female literacy at 54.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Ram Nagar J K, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Kanah is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uidhampur to Kanah is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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