Kaniari

Kaniari is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kaniari village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Shalboni is the gram panchayat of Kaniari village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaniari unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kaniari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaniari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaniari is 339040. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721516. Medinipur is nearest town to Kaniari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaniari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaniari

Population of Kaniari

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniari has a total population of about 547, with approximately 283 males and 264 females. The sex ratio is around 932 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 196 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 111. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.40%, with male literacy at about 61.48% and female literacy near 53.03%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaniari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaniari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaniari. As per the 2011 stats, Kaniari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaniari

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaniari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaniari.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaniari