Kanjia - Bina, Sagar

Kanjia is a village situated in the Bina tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bina and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Kanjia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjia is 459602. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220.25 hectares and falls under the 470113 pincode. Bina-etawa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kanjia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanjia

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjia village had a total population of 2,606 people, including 1,340 males and 1,266 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 79.09% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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 Population2,6061,3401,266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)419216203
Scheduled Castes (SC)337172165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)481251230
Literate Population1,514889625
Illiterate Population1,092451641

Nearby Villages of Kanjia

Kanjia 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)
GonchiSouth1.69 km
Khiriya KalanNorth-West2.33 km
NitarrWest2.68 km
RamsagarSouth-East2.69 km
BagaspurSouth2.97 km
Semar KhediNorth3.07 km
BhopalNorth-West3.11 km
HurairiWest3.34 km
KanjolSouth-East3.67 km
LuhariNorth-West4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanjia

Kanjia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanjai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Bina-etawa to Kanjia is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Kanjia is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kanjia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanjia 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 Kanjia

Where is Kanjia located?

Kanjia village is located in Bina Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanjia?

Kanjia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanjia?

The pincode of Kanjia is 470113.

What is the population of Kanjia?

Kanjia had a total population of 2,606, including 1,340 males and 1,266 females.

How many households are there in Kanjia?

Kanjia had 538 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanjia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanjia was 69.23%. Male literacy was 79.09% and female literacy was 58.80%.