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.

Kanher has its own place in the vibrant Solapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Kanher

Below is a concise population overview of Kanher as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kanher village:

  • The total population of Kanher village is around 4,684, including approximately 2,419 males and 2,265 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 673 children aged 0–6 years in Kanher village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kanher village has 325 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kanher village is about 58.95%, with male literacy at 67.09% and female literacy at 50.24%.
  • There are around 833 households in Kanher village.

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%.