Kaneri - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Kaneri is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 80 km from Gondiya. Keshori serves as the Village Panchayat for Kaneri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaneri is 538247. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.64 hectares and falls under the 441702 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kaneri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaneri

According to the 2011 Census, Kaneri village had a total population of 1,873 people, including 961 males and 912 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.52%, with male literacy at 90.81% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kaneri

Kaneri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kaneri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Kaneri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:

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:

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