Kanewra - Meja, Prayagraj

Kanewra is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Meja and around 60 km from Allahabad. Kanevara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanewra is 163487. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.01 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kanewra 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanewra

According to the 2011 Census, Kanewra village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 563 males and 510 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 94.93% and female literacy at 64.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanewra

Kanewra 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 Kanewra

Kanewra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Kanewra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Kanewra is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanewra

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

Health Facilities in Kanewra

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

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