Kanhor - Ambarnath, Thane

Kanhor is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kanhor village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhor is 553066. The village covers a total geographical area of 843.67 hectares and falls under the 421503 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanhor

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhor village had a total population of 1,633 people, including 892 males and 741 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.18%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 67.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhor

Kanhor 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 Kanhor

Public transport in the Kanhor is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Kanhor is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kanhor is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhor

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

Health Facilities in Kanhor

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

FAQs about Kanhor