Kanhawas - Mandhan, Kotputli-Behror

Kanhawas is a village situated in the Mandhan tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Behror and around 85 km from Alwar. Kanhawas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhawas is 071800. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.51 hectares and falls under the 301703 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kanhawas

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhawas village had a total population of 1,715 people, including 911 males and 804 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 70.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhawas

Kanhawas 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 Kanhawas

Kanhawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathuwas, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Kanhawas is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kanhawas is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhawas

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

Health Facilities in Kanhawas

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

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