Kanjhar - Hatpiplya, Dewas

Kanjhar is a village situated in the Hatpiplya tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatpiplya and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjhar is 474163. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.44 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Hatpiplya is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjhar village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 587 males and 522 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 60.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjhar

Kanjhar 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 Kanjhar

Kanjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatpiplya to Kanjhar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kanjhar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjhar

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

Health Facilities in Kanjhar

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

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