Kanhekusum - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Kanhekusum is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Khetawal Tiwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanhekusum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhekusum is 176548. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.49 hectares and falls under the 272204 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanhekusum

As per Census 2011, Kanhekusum village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 141 males and 142 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 68 literate and 215 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhekusum

Kanhekusum 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 Kanhekusum

Public transport in the Kanhekusum is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kanhekusum is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kanhekusum is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhekusum

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

Health Facilities in Kanhekusum

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

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