Kanoj - Kekri, Ajmer

Kanoj is a village situated in the Kekri tehsil of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kekri and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ajmer. Kanoj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanoj is 092401. The village covers a total geographical area of 1837.75 hectares and falls under the 305415 pincode. Kekri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kanoj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanoj

As per Census 2011, Kanoj village has a total population of 2,085 people, consisting of 1,032 males and 1,053 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 1,105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0851,0321,053
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256123133
Scheduled Castes (SC)413211202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155857
Literate Population980648332
Illiterate Population1,105384721

Nearby Villages of Kanoj

Kanoj 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)
Chak JooniyaSouth-West2.98 km
KabariyaEast3.31 km
Deoliya KhurdSouth4.40 km
LasadiyaWest4.61 km
ChhabariyaSouth-West4.93 km
BadripuraEast5.67 km
DeogaonNorth-East5.98 km
JooniyaWest6.06 km
Kuhara BujurgNorth6.16 km
BagheraSouth-East6.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanoj

Kanoj is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bandanwara, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kekri to Kanoj is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ajmer to Kanoj is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanoj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanoj

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

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

FAQs about Kanoj

Where is Kanoj located?

Kanoj village is located in Kekri Tehsil, Ajmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanoj?

Kanoj is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanoj?

The pincode of Kanoj is 305415.

What is the population of Kanoj?

Kanoj has a total population of 2,085, including 1,032 males and 1,053 females.

How many households are there in Kanoj?

There are 415 households in Kanoj.

What is the literacy rate in Kanoj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanoj is 47.00%. Male literacy is 62.79% and female literacy is 31.53%.