Kanian Kalan

Kanian Kalan is a village located in Shahkot tehsil of Jalandhar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkot (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Jalandhar. As per 2009 stats, Kanian Kalan village is also a gram panchayat.

Kanian Kalan has its own place in the vibrant Jalandhar 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 Kanian Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanian Kalan is 029819. The village spans a total geographical area of 350.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144703. Shahkot is nearest town to Kanian Kalan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kanian Kalan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,230 651 579
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 140 76 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) 678 353 325
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 779 441 338
Illiterate Population 451 210 241

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

  • The total population of Kanian Kalan village is around 1,230, including approximately 651 males and 579 females, with a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 140 children aged 0–6 years in Kanian Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kanian Kalan village has 678 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kanian Kalan village is about 63.33%, with male literacy at 67.74% and female literacy at 58.38%.
  • There are around 245 households in Kanian Kalan village.

Connectivity of Kanian Kalan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanian Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Kanian Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanian Kalan

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanian Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanian Kalan.

Dhandowal Budhanwala Nangal Ambian Kanian Khurd Kotla Surajmal Sohal Jagir Saleman Talwandi Sanghra Sadiqpur Tut Shersingh Kakar Kalan

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanian Kalan

Where is Kanian Kalan located?
Kanian Kalan village is situated in Shahkot Tehsil, within the Jalandhar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanian Kalan?
Kanian Kalan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Kanian Kalan?
The pincode of Kanian Kalan is 144703, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kanian Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanian Kalan is 1,230, with 651 males and 579 females.
How many households are there in Kanian Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanian Kalan village has a total of 245 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanian Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanian Kalan is 63.33%. The male literacy rate is 67.74%, while the female literacy rate is 58.38%.