Kanpura - Garoth, Mandsaur

Kanpura is a village situated in the Garoth tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garoth and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Barrama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpura is 469310. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 458880 pincode. Garoth is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpura village had a total population of 259 people, including 132 males and 127 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 47.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population259132127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382018
Scheduled Castes (SC)211110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1449252
Illiterate Population1154075

Nearby Villages of Kanpura

Kanpura 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)
ChaplyakhediEast2.05 km
SemrolSouth-East2.66 km
BarramaNorth-East2.79 km
BanyakhediSouth3.10 km
KhadawadaSouth-West3.31 km
NarayaniSouth-East5.19 km
RuppuraSouth-West5.32 km
Bambhori KhurdNorth-East5.62 km
TakariyaWest5.86 km
DethalikhurdSouth-East5.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanpura

Kanpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurlas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garoth to Kanpura is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Kanpura is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kanpura

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

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

FAQs about Kanpura

Where is Kanpura located?

Kanpura village is located in Garoth Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanpura is Barrama.

What is the pincode of Kanpura?

The pincode of Kanpura is 458880.

What is the population of Kanpura?

Kanpura had a total population of 259, including 132 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Kanpura?

Kanpura had 49 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanpura was 65.16%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 47.71%.