Kanigaon - Hasanganj, Unnao

Kanigaon is a village situated in the Hasanganj tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kanigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanigaon is 141702. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.6 hectares and falls under the 209870 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kanigaon

As per Census 2011, Kanigaon village has a total population of 2,794 people, consisting of 1,470 males and 1,324 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,327 literate and 1,467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7941,4701,324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)461246215
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,315694621
Literate Population1,327817510
Illiterate Population1,467653814

Nearby Villages of Kanigaon

Kanigaon 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)
Jahangeer NagarSouth-West1.35 km
GorakalaEast1.47 km
MalheemauNorth-West1.49 km
Bala KheraEast1.56 km
ChakberserNorth-East1.99 km
Khanpur Peer AliSouth-West2.08 km
Khairanpur GawasaSouth2.19 km
DewasapurNorth-West2.35 km
Makhdampur SahasafiNorth-West2.43 km
GobriNorth2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanigaon

Kanigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Safipur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Kanigaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Kanigaon is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanigaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanigaon 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kanigaon

Where is Kanigaon located?

Kanigaon village is located in Hasanganj Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanigaon?

Kanigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanigaon?

The pincode of Kanigaon is 209870.

What is the population of Kanigaon?

Kanigaon has a total population of 2,794, including 1,470 males and 1,324 females.

How many households are there in Kanigaon?

There are 548 households in Kanigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Kanigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanigaon is 47.49%. Male literacy is 55.58% and female literacy is 38.52%.