Kanjna - Basoda, Vidisha

Kanjna is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Kanjna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjna is 481233. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanjna

As per Census 2011, Kanjna village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 409 males and 387 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjna

Kanjna 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 Kanjna

Kanjna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International 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 Basoda to Kanjna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kanjna 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 Kanjna

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

Health Facilities in Kanjna

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

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