Kiniya - Baihar, Balaghat

Kiniya is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Katangi (bh) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiniya is 498006. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.9 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kiniya

According to the 2011 Census, Kiniya village had a total population of 373 people, including 171 males and 202 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.21%, with male literacy at 60.54% and female literacy at 43.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiniya

Kiniya 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 Kiniya

Public transport in the Kiniya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Kiniya is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kiniya is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiniya

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

Health Facilities in Kiniya

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

FAQs about Kiniya