Kanera - Palera, Tikamgarh

Kanera is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Kanera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanera is 456941. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.03 hectares and falls under the 472118 pincode. Jatara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanera

According to the 2011 Census, Kanera village had a total population of 2,024 people, including 1,053 males and 971 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.53%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanera

Kanera 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 Kanera

Kanera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatara to Kanera is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Kanera is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanera

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

Health Facilities in Kanera

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

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