Kanja - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Kanja is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Kanja Purena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanja is 133086. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.01 hectares and falls under the 242001 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kanja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanja

As per Census 2011, Kanja village has a total population of 381 people, consisting of 199 males and 182 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 219 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanja

Kanja 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 Kanja

Kanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bartara, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kanja is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kanja is about 32 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 Kanja

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

Health Facilities in Kanja

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

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