Kanhud - Dudhamania, Singrauli

Kanhud is a village situated in the Dudhamania tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from Chitrangi and around 28 km from Singrauli. Chatari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhud is 503638. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.03 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kanhud

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhud village had a total population of 922 people, including 470 males and 452 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 62.01% and female literacy at 47.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhud

Kanhud 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 Kanhud

Kanhud 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 Karaila Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Kanhud is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Kanhud is about 28 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 Kanhud

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

Health Facilities in Kanhud

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

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