Kanhargaon - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Kanhargaon is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kanhargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhargaon is 490772. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.15 hectares and falls under the 487551 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kanhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhargaon village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 898 males and 828 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 75.78% and female literacy at 54.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhargaon

Kanhargaon 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 Kanhargaon

Kanhargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Kanhargaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kanhargaon 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 Kanhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kanhargaon

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

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