Where is Kaknu village located?
Kaknu is in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Kaknu Village
Kaknu is an inhabited village in Ghughari Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493142, the Census 2011 record lists 699 people in 185 households and the reported area is 804.01 hectares. The local references include Ghughari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mandla at about 58 km.
Village Code493142
Population699
Households185
Area804.01 hectares
Nearest TownMandla
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kaknu
- Census Village Code
- 493142
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Mandla
- District Census Code
- 454
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ghughari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03644
- CD Block
- Ghughari
- Households
- 185
- Population
- 699
- Male Population
- 322
- Female Population
- 377
- Sex Ratio
- 1,170.81
- Area
- 804.01 hectares
- Area
- 8.04 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mandla
- Nearest Town Distance
- 58 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kaknu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 699 people, 804.01 hectares of reported area and Mandla as the nearest town reference for Kaknu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kaknu falls under Ghughari Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 493142.
- The record lists 699 people living in 185 households.
- The reported village area is 804.01 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Mandla.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density86.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share93.42%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kaknu in the official administrative record. Census village code 493142 and Ghughari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 454
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03644
- Village Census Code
- 493142
- CD Block Code
- 0234
- CD Block Name
- Ghughari
Location and Distance
Mandla is the nearest town listed for Kaknu, about 58 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ghughari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Mandla
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 58 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mandla
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 58 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Mandla
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 58 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 804.01 hectares
- Area
- 8.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 699 people in 185 households, with 322 male residents and 377 female residents. The average household size is 3.78, and SC share is 1% and ST share is 93.42% for Kaknu. Population density works out to about 86.94 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 185
- Total Population
- 699
- Male Population
- 322
- Female Population
- 377
- Sex Ratio
- 1,170.81
- Average Household Size
- 3.78
- SC Population
- 7
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 1
- ST Population
- 653
- ST Male Population
- 301
- ST Female Population
- 352
- ST Population Share
- 93.42
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kaknu list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kaknu include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 15.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kaknu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kaknu include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kaknu show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Makka and Kodu and net sown area is 324.13 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Dhan
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Makka
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Kodu
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 10.94 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 33.08
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 272.27 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20.33 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 77.29 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 50.67 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 324.13
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 324.13 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kaknu village in?
Kaknu village is in Mandla district.
Which state is Kaknu village in?
Kaknu village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Kaknu under?
Kaknu comes under Ghughari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kaknu?
The Census village code of Kaknu is 493142.
What is the population of Kaknu village?
The village record lists 699 people and 185 households for Kaknu.
How many households are in Kaknu village?
The village record lists 185 households for Kaknu.
What is the male and female population of Kaknu?
The record lists 322 male residents and 377 female residents for Kaknu.
What is the sex ratio of Kaknu village?
The sex ratio of Kaknu is 1,170.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kaknu village?
The reported geographical area of Kaknu is 804.01 hectares.
What is the population density of Kaknu village?
The approximate population density of Kaknu is 86.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kaknu?
The nearest town listed for Kaknu is Mandla, about 58 km away.
How far is Kaknu from the district headquarters?
Kaknu is about 58 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kaknu from the sub-district headquarters?
Kaknu is about 8 km from Ghughari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kaknu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kaknu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kaknu?
For Kaknu, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Makka and Kodu and net sown area is 324.13 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kaknu.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kaknu.