Kanur Kh. - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Kanur Kh. is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kanur Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanur Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanur Kh. is 568088. The village covers a total geographical area of 1798.84 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Kanur Kh. village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanur Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kanur Kh. village had a total population of 1,627 people, including 769 males and 858 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.78%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanur Kh.

Kanur Kh. 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 Kanur Kh.

Kanur Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Kanur Kh. is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kanur Kh. is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanur Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Kanur Kh.

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

FAQs about Kanur Kh.