Kanasiya - Tarana, Ujjain

Kanasiya is a village situated in the Tarana tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarana and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Kanasiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanasiya is 471768. The village covers a total geographical area of 1541.68 hectares and falls under the 456665 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kanasiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kanasiya village had a total population of 6,396 people, including 3,322 males and 3,074 females, living in 1,355 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 59.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,586, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanasiya

Kanasiya 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 Kanasiya

Kanasiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maksi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Kanasiya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Kanasiya is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanasiya

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

Health Facilities in Kanasiya

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

FAQs about Kanasiya