Kanathar - Mehgaon, Bhind

Kanathar is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Kanathar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanathar is 453142. The village covers a total geographical area of 1261.98 hectares and falls under the 477227 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanathar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanathar village had a total population of 3,725 people, including 2,097 males and 1,628 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 776 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 54.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanathar

Kanathar 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 Kanathar

Kanathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Itehar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Kanathar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Kanathar is about 28 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 Kanathar

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

Health Facilities in Kanathar

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

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