Kanjanur - Uthangarai, Krishnagiri

Kanjanur is a village situated in the Uthangarai taluka of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uthangarai and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Krishnagiri. Gerigepalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjanur is 644227. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.22 hectares and falls under the 635306 pincode. Uthangarai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kanjanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjanur village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 713 males and 645 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.64%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjanur

Kanjanur 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 Kanjanur

Kanjanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dasampatti, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Krishnagiri to Kanjanur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjanur

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

Health Facilities in Kanjanur

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

FAQs about Kanjanur