Kanti - Amanganj, Panna

Kanti is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Bamurha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanti is 459119. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.98 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kanti village had a total population of 529 people, including 292 males and 237 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 812 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.45%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 54.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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 Population529292237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743836
Scheduled Castes (SC)1749579
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population316207109
Illiterate Population21385128

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiroNorth-East0.61 km
ChikalhaiEast1.65 km
Hinauta MisarWest1.88 km
BamurhaNorth2.16 km
TorahNorth-West2.44 km
JamuniyaNorth-East3.26 km
DaharraSouth-West3.28 km
Madhiya SiristedarWest3.30 km
TunnaNorth-West3.84 km
KatkahaNorth-West4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanti

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kanti. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Kanti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Kanti 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 Kanti

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

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

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:

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 Kanti

Where is Kanti located?

Kanti village is located in Amanganj Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanti?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanti is Bamurha.

What is the pincode of Kanti?

The pincode of Kanti is 488441.

What is the population of Kanti?

Kanti had a total population of 529, including 292 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Kanti?

Kanti had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanti was 69.45%. Male literacy was 81.50% and female literacy was 54.23%.