Kanthi - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Kanthi is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Gad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthi is 455910. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.78 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kanthi

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthi village had a total population of 532 people, including 280 males and 252 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.43%, with male literacy at 62.04% and female literacy at 38.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthi

Kanthi 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 Kanthi

Kanthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Kanthi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kanthi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthi

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

Health Facilities in Kanthi

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

FAQs about Kanthi