Kanamau - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kanamau is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kanamau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanamau is 200460. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.52 hectares and falls under the 223104 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town.

Kanamau 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 Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanamau

According to the 2011 Census, Kanamau village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 607 males and 649 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 80.64% and female literacy at 57.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanamau

Kanamau 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 Kanamau

Kanamau is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Kanamau is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanamau

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

Health Facilities in Kanamau

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

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