Kanjai - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kanjai is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kanjai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjai is 490541. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.58 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kanjai

As per Census 2011, Kanjai village has a total population of 2,561 people, consisting of 1,313 males and 1,248 females. The village has 709 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,788 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 750 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 564 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5611,3131,248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284141143
Scheduled Castes (SC)750385365
Scheduled Tribes (ST)564282282
Literate Population1,7881,013775
Illiterate Population773300473

Nearby Villages of Kanjai

Kanjai 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)
PiparpaniNorth1.90 km
GarraNorth-West2.29 km
SimariyaSouth-East2.45 km
KursibadaEast2.63 km
BaktalaWest2.65 km
Baglai Ujar(bagulai Khurd)South2.89 km
MurdaiNorth-West3.52 km
DhudiyaEast3.61 km
PadariyaWest3.76 km
RimjhaNorth-East3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanjai

Kanjai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kanjai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kanjai is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanjai

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

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

FAQs about Kanjai

Where is Kanjai located?

Kanjai village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanjai?

Kanjai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanjai?

The pincode of Kanjai is 487118.

What is the population of Kanjai?

Kanjai has a total population of 2,561, including 1,313 males and 1,248 females.

How many households are there in Kanjai?

There are 709 households in Kanjai.

What is the literacy rate in Kanjai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanjai is 69.82%. Male literacy is 77.15% and female literacy is 62.10%.