Kanheria - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Kanheria is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kanehriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanheria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanheria is 473309. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.59 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Dewas is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kanheria

As per Census 2011, Kanheria village has a total population of 1,459 people, consisting of 752 males and 707 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 526 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanheria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanheria

Kanheria 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 Kanheria

Kanheria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Silakhedi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dewas to Kanheria is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanheria

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

Health Facilities in Kanheria

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

FAQs about Kanheria