Kanbua - Kalsi, Dehradun

Kanbua is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kanbua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanbua is 044884. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.27 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kanbua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanbua

As per Census 2011, Kanbua village has a total population of 364 people, consisting of 171 males and 193 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population364171193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Castes (SC)1567680
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19488106
Literate Population23113893
Illiterate Population13333100

Nearby Villages of Kanbua

Kanbua 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)
KakariNorth0.99 km
AlsiSouth1.17 km
SakaniSouth-East1.17 km
MalaithaSouth-East1.99 km
DeuSouth-West2.00 km
NeviNorth-East2.15 km
KothatarliNorth-West2.52 km
UdapaltaNorth-East2.65 km
Samalta DadauliEast2.71 km
BhugtariSouth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanbua

Kanbua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Kanbua is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kanbua is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanbua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kanbua

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

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

FAQs about Kanbua

Where is Kanbua located?

Kanbua village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanbua?

Kanbua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanbua?

The pincode of Kanbua is 248001.

What is the population of Kanbua?

Kanbua has a total population of 364, including 171 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Kanbua?

There are 51 households in Kanbua.

What is the literacy rate in Kanbua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanbua is 63.46%. Male literacy is 80.70% and female literacy is 48.19%.