Kanjana - Palera, Tikamgarh

Kanjana is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Kanjna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjana is 456939. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.13 hectares and falls under the 472118 pincode. Jatara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kanjana 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 Kanjana

As per Census 2011, Kanjana village has a total population of 2,167 people, consisting of 1,121 males and 1,046 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 891 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,071 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjana

Kanjana 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 Kanjana

Kanjana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranipur Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatara to Kanjana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Kanjana is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjana

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

Health Facilities in Kanjana

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

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