Kankan Heru - Chachaura, Guna

Kankan Heru is a village situated in the Chachaura tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chachaura and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Kankanheru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankan Heru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankan Heru is 499942. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 473115 pincode. Chachaura-binaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kankan Heru

As per Census 2011, Kankan Heru village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 300 males and 302 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kankan Heru are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population602300302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)764333
Scheduled Castes (SC)254131123
Literate Population291183108
Illiterate Population311117194

Nearby Villages of Kankan Heru

Kankan Heru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Udo KhediSouth-West1.20 km
JogipuraNorth-West1.61 km
Pipalya Najdik KotraNorth-East1.63 km
Kadaiya ChachauraSouth1.78 km
NarayanpuraEast2.35 km
PakhriyapuraWest2.40 km
BordaSouth-West2.91 km
ParewaNorth3.29 km
Nesh KhurdNorth-West3.34 km
Netya KhediNorth-West3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kankan Heru

Kankan Heru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chachaura-binaganj to Kankan Heru is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Kankan Heru is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankan Heru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kankan Heru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kankan Heru

Where is Kankan Heru located?

Kankan Heru village is located in Chachaura Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kankan Heru?

The Gram Panchayat of Kankan Heru is Kankanheru.

What is the pincode of Kankan Heru?

The pincode of Kankan Heru is 473115.

What is the population of Kankan Heru?

Kankan Heru has a total population of 602, including 300 males and 302 females.

How many households are there in Kankan Heru?

There are 129 households in Kankan Heru.

What is the literacy rate in Kankan Heru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankan Heru is 48.34%. Male literacy is 61.00% and female literacy is 35.76%.