Kannod
Kannod is a Town and Tehsil in Dewas District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kannod Block (CD) is 03527. The total area of Kannod Tehsil is 700 km², which includes 698.49 km² of rural area and 1.94 km² of urban area. Kannod has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kannod Tehsil
Kannod Tehsil has a total of 64 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kannod Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adanya | Adadaniya | Kannod (6 km) |
| 2 | Ambada | Aambada | Kannod (5 km) |
| 3 | Amoda | Surani | Kannod (12 km) |
| 4 | Bagankheda | Bagankheda | Kannod (6 km) |
| 5 | Bahirawad | Bahirawad | Kannod (4 km) |
| 6 | Bamnikhurd | Bamnikhurd | Kannod (14 km) |
| 7 | Barkhedi | Pipalda | Kannod (2 km) |
| 8 | Bawdikheda | Bawdikheda | Kannod (30 km) |
| 9 | Bhilai | Bhilai | Kannod (18 km) |
| 10 | Bijwad | Bahirawad | Kannod (21 km) |
| 11 | Burut | Salamatpura | Kannod (14 km) |
| 12 | Burutkheda | Raipura | Kannod (3 km) |
| 13 | Chaplasa | Chaplasa | Kannod (5 km) |
| 14 | Dabkakheda | Katkut | Dewas (60 km) |
| 15 | Dabri | Nandon | Kannod (15 km) |
| 16 | Dehariya | Dehriya | Kannod (11 km) |
| 17 | Deoli | Gudbell | Kannod |
| 18 | Deosiralya | Adadaniya | Kannod (9 km) |
| 19 | Dokakui | Dokakui | Kannod (10 km) |
| 20 | Gadiya | Bamnikhurd | Kannod (10 km) |
| 21 | Gadway | Nandon | Kannod (18 km) |
| 22 | Gudbel | Gudbell | Kannod (13 km) |
| 23 | Hatlay | Hatlay | Kannod (14 km) |
| 24 | Hatnora | Hatnori | Kannod (25 km) |
| 25 | Hatnori | Hatnori | Kannod (24 km) |
| 26 | Jagtha | Jagdha | Kannod (18 km) |
| 27 | Jamunya | Thuriya | Kannod (25 km) |
| 28 | Janjalkhedi | Hatlay | Kannod (4 km) |
| 29 | Kalapatha | Hatnori | Kannod (30 km) |
| 30 | Kalwar | Kalwar | Kannod (14 km) |
| 31 | Katkut | Katkut | Kannod (9 km) |
| 32 | Kharpa | Khapra | Kannod (8 km) |
| 33 | Kheri | Kheree | Kannod (25 km) |
| 34 | Kiloda | Kilodapi | Kannod (7 km) |
| 35 | Kitya | Kusmaniya | Kannod (16 km) |
| 36 | Kolari | Nandon | Kannod (23 km) |
| 37 | Kothda | Dehriya | Kannod (7 km) |
| 38 | Kothmir | Kothmir | Kannod (15 km) |
| 39 | Kusmanya | Kusmaniya | Kannod (14 km) |
| 40 | Magarya | Bamnikhurd | Kannod (18 km) |
| 41 | Mahudiya | Mahudiya | Kannod (15 km) |
| 42 | Maljipura | Mahudiya | Kannod (15 km) |
| 43 | Mathni | Pipalda | Kannod (6 km) |
| 44 | Mawada | Kheree | Kannod (30 km) |
| 45 | Mawasya | Kilodapi | Kannod (11 km) |
| 46 | Muhaijagir | Mohaijagir | Kannod (17 km) |
| 47 | Nanasa | Nanasa | Kannod (6 km) |
| 48 | Nandon | Nandon | Kannod (20 km) |
| 49 | Pangara | Pangra | Kannod (15 km) |
| 50 | Panigaon | Panigoan | Kannod (22 km) |
| 51 | Pipalda | Pipalda | Kannod (5 km) |
| 52 | Pipalkota | Pipalkota | Kannod (18 km) |
| 53 | Piplani | Piplani | Kannod (12 km) |
| 54 | Raipura | Raipura | Kannod (3 km) |
| 55 | Ratway | Ratway | Kannod (4 km) |
| 56 | Sergona | Shergona | Kannod (7 km) |
| 57 | Shivjipura | Raipura | Kannod (3 km) |
| 58 | Sirsodiya | Surani | Kannod (12 km) |
| 59 | Siya | Siya | Kannod (16 km) |
| 60 | Sonkhedi | Sonkhedi | Kannod (5 km) |
| 61 | Sukalya | Kiladabi | Kannod (13 km) |
| 62 | Surani | Surani | Kannod (12 km) |
| 63 | Thikariya | Kiladabi | Kannod (14 km) |
| 64 | Thuriya | Thuriya | Kannod (25 km) |
Population of Kannod Tehsil
The population profile of Kannod Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Kannod Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,12,387 | 94,643 | 17,744 |
| Male Population | 57,799 | 48,714 | 9,085 |
| Female Population | 54,588 | 45,929 | 8,659 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,305 | 15,819 | 2,486 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,532 | 8,198 | 1,334 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,773 | 7,621 | 1,152 |
| Literate Population | 58,400 | 46,404 | 11,996 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,062 | 28,236 | 6,826 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,338 | 18,168 | 5,170 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,987 | 48,239 | 5,748 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,737 | 20,478 | 2,259 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,250 | 27,761 | 3,489 |
| Total Households | 22,513 | 19,225 | 3,288 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kannod Tehsil is around 1,12,387 people. This includes 57,799 males and 54,588 females. Rural population is about 94,643 (48,714 males and 45,929 females), while urban population is nearly 17,744 (9,085 males and 8,659 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,305 of the population, with 9,532 boys and 8,773 girls. Rural areas have 15,819 children, and urban areas have about 2,486 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 58,400 literate people in Kannod Tehsil, including 35,062 literate males and 23,338 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,404 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,996 people.
- About 53,987 people in Kannod Tehsil are not literate, including 22,737 males and 31,250 females. Rural areas include 48,239 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,748 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 22,513 households, with 19,225 in villages and 3,288 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kannod Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 13,545 | 11,539 | 2,006 |
| SC Male Population | 7,046 | 6,000 | 1,046 |
| SC Female Population | 6,499 | 5,539 | 960 |
| Total ST Population | 38,278 | 36,584 | 1,694 |
| ST Male Population | 19,480 | 18,667 | 813 |
| ST Female Population | 18,798 | 17,917 | 881 |
| Population Density | 161 / km² | 136 / km² | 9,146 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kannod Tehsil is approximately 13,545 people, including 7,046 males and 6,499 females. Around 11,539 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,006 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kannod Tehsil is about 38,278 people, including 19,480 males and 18,798 females. Around 36,584 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,694 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 161 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 136 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 9,146 people per sq. km.