Kaniya

Block / Tehsil Baihar
District Balaghat

About Kaniya

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kaniya village is 498105. Kaniya village is located in Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Baihar (tehsildar office) and 113km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Kaniya village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 434.62 hectares. Kaniya has a total population of 1,395 peoples, out of which male population is 714 while female population is 681. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kaniya village is 56.56% out of which 65.55% males and 47.14% females are literate. There are about 277 houses in kaniya village.

When it comes to administration, Kaniya village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kaniya village comes under Baihar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balaghat Lok Sabha constituency. Malajkhand is nearest town to kaniya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Kaniya

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,395 714 681
Literate Population 789 468 321
Illiterate Population 606 246 360

Connectivity of Kaniya

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kaniya

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniya

Where is Kaniya located?

Kaniya village is situated in Baihar Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaniya?

Kaniya serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kaniya is 1,395, with 714 males and 681 females.

How many households are there in Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kaniya village has a total of 277 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaniya as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kaniya is 56.56%. The male literacy rate is 65.55%, while the female literacy rate is 47.14%.