Kanan - Chakpikarong, Chandel

Kanan is a village situated in the Chakpikarong subdivision of Chandel district, Manipur. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakpikarong and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Chandel.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanan is 270907. The village falls under the 795101 pincode. Sungu is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kanan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Kanan

As per Census 2011, Kanan village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 80 males and 68 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1488068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1488068
Literate Population1216655
Illiterate Population271413

Nearby Villages of Kanan

Kanan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kanan

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kanan. The nearest railway station is located within 1-2 km of Kanan.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sungu to Kanan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandel to Kanan is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kanan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kanan

Where is Kanan located?

Kanan village is located in Chakpikarong Subdivision, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

What is the pincode of Kanan?

The pincode of Kanan is 795101.

What is the population of Kanan?

Kanan has a total population of 148, including 80 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Kanan?

There are 47 households in Kanan.

What is the literacy rate in Kanan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanan is 81.76%. Male literacy is 82.50% and female literacy is 80.88%.