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

As per Census 2011, Kanera village has a total population of 2,024 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 971 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0241,053971
Child Population (0–6 yrs)340173167
Scheduled Castes (SC)479239240
Literate Population1,154714440
Illiterate Population870339531

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Teela NareniNorth-West1.90 km
BamhaurikalanSouth2.05 km
Kuwan GaonNorth-East2.60 km
GandharvgangSouth-West3.01 km
BijarwaraSouth-East3.73 km
NawadaNorth-West3.79 km
Budhiya BamhauriNorth-East3.99 km
Syawni BujurgNorth4.08 km
NiboraSouth-East4.18 km
AtpeiWest4.24 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanera

Where is Kanera located?

Kanera village is located in Palera Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanera?

Kanera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanera?

The pincode of Kanera is 472118.

What is the population of Kanera?

Kanera has a total population of 2,024, including 1,053 males and 971 females.

How many households are there in Kanera?

There are 387 households in Kanera.

What is the literacy rate in Kanera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanera is 57.02%. Male literacy is 67.81% and female literacy is 45.31%.