Kanti - Kukshi, Dhar

Kanti is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kanti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanti is 475531. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.92 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kanti village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 612 males and 636 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.17%, with male literacy at 51.46% and female literacy at 35.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,239.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanti

Kanti 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 Kanti

Kanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Kanti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Kanti is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanti

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

Health Facilities in Kanti

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

FAQs about Kanti