Kanti - Kotri, Bhilwara

Kanti is a village situated in the Kotri tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Kanti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanti is 095687. The village covers a total geographical area of 743.68 hectares and falls under the 311603 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kanti village had a total population of 1,528 people, including 802 males and 726 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.59%, with male literacy at 61.79% and female literacy at 28.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanti

Kanti 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 Kanti

Kanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandalgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kanti is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Kanti is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanti

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

Health Facilities in Kanti

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

FAQs about Kanti