Kanhon - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Kanhon is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Kanhon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhon is 148347. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.1 hectares and falls under the 206241 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Kanhon

As per Census 2011, Kanhon village has a total population of 2,451 people, consisting of 1,289 males and 1,162 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,618 literate and 833 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanhon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4511,2891,162
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378207171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,148602546
Literate Population1,618943675
Illiterate Population833346487

Nearby Villages of Kanhon

Kanhon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GahesarNorth-East2.19 km
Purwa DharajitWest2.24 km
Shah NagaraSouth-West2.26 km
SeeganpurSouth2.49 km
DakhnaiNorth2.59 km
KainjariSouth-East2.60 km
PataWest2.73 km
Jalalpur PhaphundNorth3.17 km
AoutonNorth-East3.33 km
ParwahaSouth3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanhon

Kanhon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pata, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Kanhon is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Kanhon is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kanhon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanhon

Where is Kanhon located?

Kanhon village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanhon?

Kanhon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanhon?

The pincode of Kanhon is 206241.

What is the population of Kanhon?

Kanhon has a total population of 2,451, including 1,289 males and 1,162 females.

How many households are there in Kanhon?

There are 476 households in Kanhon.

What is the literacy rate in Kanhon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanhon is 66.01%. Male literacy is 73.16% and female literacy is 58.09%.