Kanaura - Kulpahar, Mahoba

Kanaura is a village situated in the Kulpahar tehsil of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kulpahar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Mahoba. Ruri Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaura is 154391. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.97 hectares and falls under the 210429 pincode. Kulpahar is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Kanaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanaura

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaura village had a total population of 660 people, including 345 males and 315 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 79.48% and female literacy at 49.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population660345315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823844
Scheduled Castes (SC)239125114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population378244134
Illiterate Population282101181

Nearby Villages of Kanaura

Kanaura 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)
PipriSouth1.61 km
GadauraEast2.00 km
Ruri KalanWest2.44 km
KajriwarNorth2.45 km
BhadwaraSouth-East2.52 km
ImiliyaSouth-West2.77 km
DularaNorth-East2.78 km
RajauniSouth-West3.13 km
ParauwariSouth3.37 km
BhuraNorth-West4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanaura

Kanaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kulpahar to Kanaura is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahoba to Kanaura is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kanaura

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

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

FAQs about Kanaura

Where is Kanaura located?

Kanaura village is located in Kulpahar Tehsil, Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanaura is Ruri Kalan.

What is the pincode of Kanaura?

The pincode of Kanaura is 210429.

What is the population of Kanaura?

Kanaura had a total population of 660, including 345 males and 315 females.

How many households are there in Kanaura?

Kanaura had 106 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanaura was 65.40%. Male literacy was 79.48% and female literacy was 49.45%.