Kanjahit - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Kanjahit is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Kanjahit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjahit is 195570. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.8 hectares and falls under the 276201 pincode. Varnasi is the nearest town.

Kanjahit village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kanjahit

As per Census 2011, Kanjahit village has a total population of 4,210 people, consisting of 2,102 males and 2,108 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 668 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,464 literate and 1,746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,498 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjahit

Kanjahit 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 Kanjahit

Kanjahit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirakat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Azamgarh to Kanjahit is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjahit

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

Health Facilities in Kanjahit

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

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