Kanba - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Kanba is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Kanba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanba is 098342. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.1 hectares and falls under the 314406 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Kanba

According to the 2011 Census, Kanba village had a total population of 1,284 people, including 551 males and 733 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,330 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.16%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 38.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanba

Kanba 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 Kanba

Kanba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bechhiwara, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Kanba is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Kanba is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanba

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

Health Facilities in Kanba

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

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