Kanheri

Kanheri is a village located in Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Barshitakli (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Kanheri Sarap is the gram panchayat of Kanheri village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanheri unique in its vibrant Barshitakli-Akola region. You’ll see Kanheri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanheri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanheri is 530463. The village spans a total geographical area of 1598.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 444401. Akola is nearest town to Kanheri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanheri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanheri

Population of Kanheri

According to the 2011 Census, Kanheri has a total population of about 4,376, with approximately 2,294 males and 2,082 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 503 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,285 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 149. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.09%, with male literacy at about 79.95% and female literacy near 69.74%. There are around 1,019 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanheri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanheri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanheri. As per the 2011 stats, Kanheri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanheri

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanheri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanheri.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanheri