Kanhari - Shahpura, Dindori

Kanhari is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dindori. Kanhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhari is 491776. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.47 hectares and falls under the 481996 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kanhari

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhari village had a total population of 722 people, including 360 males and 362 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.39%, with male literacy at 45.83% and female literacy at 27.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhari

Kanhari 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 Kanhari

Kanhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kanhari is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dindori to Kanhari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhari

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

Health Facilities in Kanhari

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

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