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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhon village had a total population of 2,451 people, including 1,289 males and 1,162 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 68.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,148.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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