Kannamwargram - Karanja, Wardha

Kannamwargram is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Knamwargram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kannamwargram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannamwargram is 533622. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.48 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kannamwargram

According to the 2011 Census, Kannamwargram village had a total population of 1,520 people, including 770 males and 750 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 69.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,520770750
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527973
Scheduled Castes (SC)1106050
Scheduled Tribes (ST)289143146
Literate Population1,059586473
Illiterate Population461184277

Nearby Villages of Kannamwargram

Kannamwargram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kannamwargram HetiSouth1.63 km
JaurkhedaNorth-East1.65 km
NandoraSouth-East2.44 km
AjandohWest2.45 km
BhiwapurSouth2.63 km
TulanaSouth-West3.45 km
Heti KundiNorth3.89 km
RaipurSouth-East3.97 km
BangadapurSouth4.29 km
KundiNorth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kannamwargram

Kannamwargram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Kannamwargram is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Kannamwargram 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 Kannamwargram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kannamwargram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kannamwargram

Where is Kannamwargram located?

Kannamwargram village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kannamwargram?

The Gram Panchayat of Kannamwargram is Knamwargram.

What is the pincode of Kannamwargram?

The pincode of Kannamwargram is 442203.

What is the population of Kannamwargram?

Kannamwargram had a total population of 1,520, including 770 males and 750 females.

How many households are there in Kannamwargram?

Kannamwargram had 356 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kannamwargram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kannamwargram was 77.41%. Male literacy was 84.80% and female literacy was 69.87%.