Kaneri village, Keshod taluka | Pincode 362220

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MAKKA NIRAJKUMAR VALBHAI

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LGD code: 514753
Pincode: 362220
Post office: Keshod
Population: 3,786
Households: 797
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,601
Distance to district centre: 124 km
Distance to mandal centre: 75 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 319 km
Distance to Mumbai: 285 km
Nearest railway station: Gir Gadhara · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Vaya Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kaneri compares

By population, Kaneri ranks #9 of 53 villages in Keshod mandal.

Literacy rate

66.7%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Kaneri: 66.7%
Keshod mandal: 67.3%
Junagadh district: 67.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

925

−18 vs mandal average

Kaneri: 925
Keshod mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

4.8

Same as the mandal average

Kaneri: 4.8
Keshod mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kaneri at a glance

Kaneri is a village of 3,786 people in 797 households (Census 2011) in Keshod taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, the 9th-largest of 53 villages in Keshod taluka. Literacy is 67%, about the same as the taluka average of 67% and the sex ratio is 925 women per 1,000 men. It lies 124 km from the Junagadh district centre, 49 km from Khambha, the nearest town, 7 km from Gir Gadhara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 362220, served by Keshod post office; the LGD village code is 514753. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Vaya Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is MAKKA NIRAJKUMAR VALBHAI, and the village votes in Keshod assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devabhai Punjabhai Malam. The population is estimated at 4,464 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kaneri · this village	3,786	67%	—
Kaneri · Gir Gadhda	1,648	58%	0 km N
Kanakiya · Gir Gadhda	2,096	68%	1.5 km S
Dhrabavad · Malia Hatina	1,260	68%	1.9 km N
Dhrabavad · Keshod	1,231	67%	1.9 km N
Dhrabavad · Gir Gadhda	482	69%	1.9 km N
Panderi · Gir Gadhda	743	57%	2.5 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kaneri

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KESHOD
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KANERI
Total area (ha): 1,704.68
Irrigated area (ha): 672.35
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kaneri

LGD code: 514753
Pincode: 362220
Post office: Keshod
Population (Census 2011): 3,786
Population (projected 2026): 4,464
Households: 797
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 925
Literacy rate: 66.7%
Coordinates: 20.84580°N, 70.89972°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Porbandar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Keshod
Member of Parliament: Mansukh Mandaviya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devabhai Punjabhai Malam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MAKKA NIRAJKUMAR VALBHAI
Block / Mandal: Keshod
Nearest PHC: Om Clinic (55.7 km)
Nearest railway station: Bandhnath (86.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Junagadh district level

Then & Now

Kaneri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,786

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,464

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

797

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

940

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,786Census 2011
Households: 797Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 925 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,4642026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9402026 projection
Active job cards: 34,594MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,577MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 876NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Junagadh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Junagadh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Junagadh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Kaneri · Keshod mandal area

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PHC· 5
Hospital· 3
Railway· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Om Clinic
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Jayasuk
📍 59.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Datrana
📍 73.5 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Juthal
📍 76.5 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Pradip
📍 77.0 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Government Hospital, Husenabad
📍 81.0 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Aasha Clinic
📍 81.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Gareja Clinic
📍 89.7 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Bandhnath
📍 86.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Kaneri

Mandal centre

Keshod · ≈ 75 km

≈ 2 h 35 min by car · 3 h 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Junagadh · ≈ 124 km

≈ 4 h 14 min by car · 5 h 2 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,709 people

Khambha · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 41 min by car · 2 h by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar319 kmcapital
Mumbai285 km
Hyderabad885 km
Delhi1073 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGir Gadhara7 km
Bus stopVanakbara14 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Vaya Hospital5 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil15 km
Police stationPolice Station Diu17 km

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People often ask about Kaneri

What is the pincode of Kaneri?

The pincode of Kaneri, Keshod taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat is 362220. The post office is Keshod.

Which post office delivers to Kaneri?

Mail for Kaneri is delivered through Keshod post office, pincode 362220, in Keshod taluka, Junagadh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kaneri located?

Kaneri is a village in Keshod taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Kaneri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kaneri village has a population of 3,786 across 797 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kaneri?

The current sarpanch of Kaneri gram panchayat is MAKKA NIRAJKUMAR VALBHAI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kaneri in?

Kaneri falls under the Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kaneri in?

Kaneri falls under the Keshod assembly constituency (AC #88) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Kaneri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kaneri village is 66.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kaneri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kaneri village is 925 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kaneri?

The nearest health facility to Kaneri is Om Clinic (~55.7 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Kaneri?

The nearest railway station to Kaneri is Bandhnath (~86.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kaneri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kaneri, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kaneri from Junagadh district centre?

Kaneri is approximately 124 km (straight-line) from the centre of Junagadh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kaneri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kaneri village is 514753.

Which is the nearest town to Kaneri?

Khambha (population 10,709, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 49 km from Kaneri in a straight line.

How big is Kaneri compared to other villages in Keshod taluka?

Kaneri ranks 9 of 53 villages in Keshod taluka by Census 2011 population (3,786 residents).

How far is Kaneri from Gandhinagar?

Kaneri is about 319 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 414 km.

How far is Kaneri from Mumbai?

Kaneri is about 285 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 371 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kaneri?

Gir Gadhara is the nearest railway station to Kaneri, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kaneri?

Vanakbara is the nearest bus stop to Kaneri, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kaneri?

Dr. Vaya Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kaneri, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kaneri?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kaneri, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kaneri?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kaneri, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Kaneri?

Kaneri falls under Keshod assembly constituency (AC 88). The sitting MLA is Devabhai Punjabhai Malam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kaneri?

Kaneri is in Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mansukh Mandaviya (BJP).

What is the population of Kaneri in 2026?

Kaneri is estimated at 4,464 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,786 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kaneri in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Kaneri in Junagadh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kaneri?

MAKKA NIRAJKUMAR VALBHAI is the sarpanch of Kaneri gram panchayat, Keshod taluka. See the sarpanch list of Keshod taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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