Kanij Village
Kanij is a revenue village in Sami taluka, Patan district, Gujarat. It had a population of 2,401 in 474 households (Census 2011).
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2,401 souls. 474 homes.
Sami taluka, Patan district, Gujarat.
Kanij today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,500Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC · 9 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹950Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC · 9 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹150Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC · 9 Nov 2026
Kanij at a glance
Kanij is one of the larger villages of Sami taluka — 13th of 57 by population, with 2,401 people in 474 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 64.4%, below Patan district's 69.3% (Sami taluka: 63.7%), while the sex ratio was 938 women per 1,000 men, the same as the district's 938. It falls under Kanij gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 384245, served by Kanij post office. The village covers 1,802 hectares — about 18.0 km², or roughly 133 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Radhanpur assembly constituency and the Patan Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Sami (સમી) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 8 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Kanij is in the Kanij (કનિજ) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kanij compares
By population, Kanij ranks #13 of 57 inhabited villages in Sami taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Kanij ranks
| Ranked by | Kanij | In Patan district | In Gujarat | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,401 | 148 of 518 | 4,546 of 17,851 (tied)above 75% | 1,659 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 474 | 150 of 518 | 4,415 of 17,851 (tied)above 75% | 328 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 64.4% | 298 of 518 | 12,774 of 17,851 (tied)above 28% | 66.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 938 per 1,000 males | 262 of 518 (tied) | 11,102 of 17,840 (tied)above 37% | 939 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.07 per household | 289 of 518 (tied) | 8,621 of 17,851 (tied)above 51% | 5.11 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 133.3 per km² | 381 of 516 | 13,853 of 17,698 (tied)above 22% | 204.9 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 33.6% | 439 of 518 | 15,685 of 17,851 (tied)above 12% | 43.8% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Kanij
In Patan district
- ZekadaSantalpur, Patan2,152 people · 64.8% literate · 937 per 1,000 · 4.99 per householdCompare →
- Moti PipliRadhanpur, Patan2,534 people · 64.8% literate · 951 per 1,000 · 5.17 per householdCompare →
- EndlaSaraswati, Patan2,264 people · 64.0% literate · 955 per 1,000 · 5.10 per householdCompare →
- DudharampuraPatan, Patan2,762 people · 64.8% literate · 922 per 1,000 · 4.93 per householdCompare →
- SatunRadhanpur, Patan2,518 people · 60.5% literate · 940 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Gujarat
- DhajalaSayla, Surendranagar2,288 people · 65.3% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 5.01 per householdCompare →
- Osa GhedMangrol, Junagadh2,156 people · 65.1% literate · 930 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
- MorakhalaBodeli, Chhotaudepur2,537 people · 66.3% literate · 932 per 1,000 · 5.04 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Kanij had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 384245
Post office: Kanij
Other villages in Sami taluka
View all 58 →Kanij — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Gujarat's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+22.6%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,401Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,239 / 1,162
- Households
- 474
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 64.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 807
- Work participation
- 33.6%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Kanij on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Kanij. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kanij · 23.7124° N, 71.7547° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Kanij
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Gujarat
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- What you can look up
- 7/12, 8A, 6 (entry) records
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- Revenue Department, Government of Gujarat
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Essential services & places near Kanij
Kanij isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sami taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices419 in Patan district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics107 in Patan district
Clinic
Varana
Dental clinic
Sami
Hospital
Patan
Schools & anganwadis6 in Patan district
Colleges & universities3 in Patan district
Government offices2 in Patan district
Temples10 in Patan district
Other places of worship6 in Patan district
Transport36 in Patan district
Agriculture services2 in Patan district
Community places6 in Patan district
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People often ask about Kanij
Where is Kanij located?
Kanij is a village in Sami taluka of Patan district, Gujarat, India.
Which district is Kanij in?
Kanij is in Patan district of Gujarat.
Which gram panchayat does Kanij belong to?
Kanij comes under the Kanij gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kanij?
The pincode of Kanij, Sami, Patan is 384245.
What is the population of Kanij?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanij had a population of 2,401 (1,239 males and 1,162 females).
How many households are there in Kanij?
Kanij had 474 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Kanij?
Kanij covers about 1,802 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Kanij?
The literacy rate of Kanij was 64.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kanij?
Kanij had 938 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanij in?
Kanij is in the Patan Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kanij?
Dabhi Bharatsinhji Shankarji (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Patan Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kanij, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kanij in?
Kanij is in the Radhanpur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kanij?
Lavingji Muljiji Solanki (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Radhanpur assembly seat, which includes Kanij, in 2022.
Which development block is Kanij in?
Kanij is in the Sami (સમી) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Kanij?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanij is 508989 and its Census 2011 village code is 508989.
Which villages are near Kanij?
Villages near Kanij include Jalalabad (within ~15 km), Varana (within ~15 km), Sami (within ~15 km), Jhilvana (within ~15 km), Mahmadpura (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Kanij in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Kanij's Census 2011 population of 2,401 by Gujarat's official RGI projection (+22.6% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,940 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Kanij?
The sarpanch of Kanij has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Kanij?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Patan district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 9 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 800 | 1,100 | 950 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 100 | 200 | 150 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,150 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Cluster beans | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Cowpea(Veg) | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 2,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli | Patan(Veg,Yard Patan) APMC | 1,000 | 2,250 | 2,000 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Ajwan · Ajwan | Sami APMC | 15,500 | 16,850 | 16,750 | 5 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kanij's shops. Best mandi price near Kanij →
Official dataAgmarknet, 9 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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