Kanher - Malshiras, Solapur

Kanher is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kanher village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanher is 562433. The village covers a total geographical area of 1911.89 hectares and falls under the 413107 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Kanher village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malshiras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanher

According to the 2011 Census, Kanher village had a total population of 4,684 people, including 2,419 males and 2,265 females, living in 833 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 58.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanher

Kanher 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 Kanher

Public transport in the Kanher is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Kanher is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kanher is about 130 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 Kanher

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

Health Facilities in Kanher

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

FAQs about Kanher