Kaneri Village - 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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kaneri village has a total population of 1,873 people, consisting of 961 males and 912 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,383 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 358 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,873 961 912
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 197 112 85
Scheduled Castes (SC) 313 167 146
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 358 175 183
Literate Population 1,383 771 612
Illiterate Population 490 190 300

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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GardanpurSouth-East1.39 km
KeshoriSouth-West1.50 km
KelwadEast1.73 km
KhokariNorth2.17 km
ChicholiNorth-West2.53 km
KarandaliNorth-East2.67 km
DinkarnagarNorth-West2.90 km
VarvhiSouth3.64 km
JarugataNorth4.07 km
SurbanNorth-East4.49 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kaneri

Where is Kaneri located?

Kaneri village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaneri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaneri is Keshori.

What is the pincode of Kaneri?

The pincode of Kaneri is 441702.

What is the population of Kaneri?

Kaneri has a total population of 1,873, including 961 males and 912 females.

How many households are there in Kaneri?

There are 457 households in Kaneri.

What is the literacy rate in Kaneri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaneri is 73.84%. Male literacy is 80.23% and female literacy is 67.11%.