Kanti - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Kanti is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Kanti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanti is 488471. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.84 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanti

As per Census 2011, Kanti village has a total population of 2,057 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 992 females. The village has 499 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,228 literate and 829 illiterate residents. Additionally, 402 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 331 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Salhana, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Kanti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Kanti is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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