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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjai village had a total population of 2,561 people, including 1,313 males and 1,248 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.52%, with male literacy at 86.43% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 750, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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