Kanikend

Kanikend is a village located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 82km away from district headquarter Gawan. Gawan is the sub-district headquarter of Kanikend village. As per 2009 stats, Amtaro is the gram panchayat of Kanikend village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanikend unique in its vibrant Gawan-Giridih region. You’ll see Kanikend’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 Kanikend

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanikend is 350202. The village spans a total geographical area of 132 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815313. Giridih is nearest town to Kanikend village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kanikend village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanikend

Population of Kanikend

According to the 2011 Census, Kanikend has a total population of about 177, with approximately 94 males and 83 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.50%, with male literacy at about 54.26% and female literacy near 31.33%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanikend's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanikend

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanikend. As per the 2011 stats, Kanikend had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanikend

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanikend helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanikend.

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