Kant - Shahpura, Jaipur

Kant is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kant is 079324. The village covers a total geographical area of 602 hectares and falls under the 303103 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kant is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Viratnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kant

According to the 2011 Census, Kant village had a total population of 3,441 people, including 1,798 males and 1,643 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.14%, with male literacy at 83.40% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Kant

Kant 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 Kant

Kant is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loharwara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Kant is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Kant is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kant

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

Health Facilities in Kant

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

FAQs about Kant