Kanher
Kanher is a village located in Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Malshiras (tehsildar office) and 130km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Kanher village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanher unique in its vibrant Malshiras-Solapur region. You’ll see Kanher’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 Kanher
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanher is 562433. The village spans a total geographical area of 1911.89 hectares. Pandharpur is nearest town to Kanher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kanher 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 Malshiras Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kanher
Population of Kanher
According to the 2011 Census, Kanher has a total population of about 4,684, with approximately 2,419 males and 2,265 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 673 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 325 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.95%, with male literacy at about 67.09% and female literacy near 50.24%. There are around 833 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,684 | 2,419 | 2,265 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 673 | 351 | 322 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 325 | 179 | 146 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,761 | 1,623 | 1,138 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,923 | 796 | 1,127 |
Connectivity of Kanher
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanher. As per the 2011 stats, Kanher had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanher
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanher helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanher
- Where is Kanher located?
- Kanher village is situated in Malshiras Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanher?
- Kanher serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Kanher as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanher is 4,684, with 2,419 males and 2,265 females.
- How many households are there in Kanher as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanher village has a total of 833 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanher as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanher is 58.95%. The male literacy rate is 67.09%, while the female literacy rate is 50.24%.