Kaneti - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Kaneti is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kaneti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaneti is 213036. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kaneti

According to the 2011 Census, Kaneti village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 701 males and 672 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.18%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 41.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467.

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 Population1,373701672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218117101
Scheduled Castes (SC)467243224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population672434238
Illiterate Population701267434

Nearby Villages of Kaneti

Kaneti 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)
DharmauliEast0.99 km
KhakhNorth-West1.40 km
MahuariyaaNorth1.67 km
DiwanSouth-West1.83 km
KharuwanNorth-East1.92 km
GurethaSouth2.03 km
RajinSouth2.10 km
PiparwarWest2.18 km
MungehariNorth2.27 km
AhrauraSouth-East2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaneti

Kaneti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kaneti is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kaneti is about 33 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 Kaneti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kaneti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kaneti

Where is Kaneti located?

Kaneti village is located in Ghorawal Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaneti?

Kaneti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kaneti?

The pincode of Kaneti is 231210.

What is the population of Kaneti?

Kaneti had a total population of 1,373, including 701 males and 672 females.

How many households are there in Kaneti?

Kaneti had 238 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaneti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaneti was 58.18%. Male literacy was 74.32% and female literacy was 41.68%.