Kaneri - Armori, Gadchiroli

Kaneri is a village situated in the Armori tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Armori and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Jogisakhara serves as the Village Panchayat for Kaneri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaneri is 538520. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.94 hectares and falls under the 441208 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kaneri

According to the 2011 Census, Kaneri village had a total population of 378 people, including 183 males and 195 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 83.03% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population378183195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361818
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21098112
Literate Population255137118
Illiterate Population1234677

Nearby Villages of Kaneri

Kaneri 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)
PaloraWest2.02 km
JogisakharaNorth2.38 km
ShegaonSouth-West2.47 km
SalmaraEast2.78 km
Rampur ChakNorth-West2.86 km
AshtaNorth-West3.72 km
PathargotaNorth-East4.40 km
KasaviNorth-West4.93 km
PalasgaonNorth5.17 km
ArmoriWest5.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaneri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kaneri. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kaneri is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kaneri is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaneri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kaneri

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

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

FAQs about Kaneri

Where is Kaneri located?

Kaneri village is located in Armori Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kaneri?

The Village Panchayat of Kaneri is Jogisakhara.

What is the pincode of Kaneri?

The pincode of Kaneri is 441208.

What is the population of Kaneri?

Kaneri had a total population of 378, including 183 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Kaneri?

Kaneri had 90 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaneri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaneri was 74.56%. Male literacy was 83.03% and female literacy was 66.67%.