Kanjai

Kanjai is a village located in Majholi tehsil of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Majholi (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Jabalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kanjai village is also a gram panchayat.

Kanjai has its own place in the vibrant Jabalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kanjai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanjai is 489285. The village spans a total geographical area of 680.41 hectares. Panagar is nearest town to Kanjai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanjai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kanjai

Below is a concise population overview of Kanjai as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,687 865 822
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 201 94 107
Scheduled Castes (SC) 23 14 9
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 368 178 190
Literate Population 1,124 666 458
Illiterate Population 563 199 364

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kanjai village:

  • The total population of Kanjai village is around 1,687, including approximately 865 males and 822 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 201 children aged 0–6 years in Kanjai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kanjai village has 23 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 368 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kanjai village is about 66.63%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 55.72%.
  • There are around 445 households in Kanjai village.

Connectivity of Kanjai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanjai. As per the 2011 stats, Kanjai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanjai

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanjai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanjai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanjai

Where is Kanjai located?
Kanjai village is situated in Majholi Tehsil, within the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanjai?
Kanjai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kanjai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanjai is 1,687, with 865 males and 822 females.
How many households are there in Kanjai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanjai village has a total of 445 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanjai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanjai is 66.63%. The male literacy rate is 76.99%, while the female literacy rate is 55.72%.