Kanina Khas

Kanina khas
Town
Kanina khas
Kanina khas

Location in Haryana, India

Coordinates: 28°17′N 76°12′E / 28.29°N 76.20°E / 28.29; 76.20Coordinates: 28°17′N 76°12′E / 28.29°N 76.20°E / 28.29; 76.20
Country  India
State Haryana
District Mahendragarh
Government
 • Body Nagar Palika
Elevation 255 m (837 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 10,196
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 123027
Telephone code 01285
Vehicle registration HR
Nearest city Mohindergarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency ateli
Climate Dry (Köppen)
Website haryana.gov.in

Kanina is a town and a municipal committee in Mahendragarh district in the north India state of Haryana.

History

The town, Kanina Khas, came into existence around 700 years ago when a forefather named Kanha came to this place from a village Bhiri Chhapar of Bhiwani district in Haryana. It is hearsay that the present name of Kanina Khas was derived from the name Kaninwal gotra Kanina Khas is also a Subdivision which houses many Govt Offices for nearby villages. This town has one of the oldest food-grain market in Haryana state. Kanina Khas is also,therefore, famously called as Kanina Mandi. This mandi supplies both 'RABI' and 'KHARIF' crop products all over the country. The population of the town is around 20,000. Kanina Khas is the epi-centre for around 60 villages from Mahendergarh, Bhiwani and Rewari districts. In the month of March (Falgun) on ekadashi every year, a big Mela is being organised in the name of Sant Baba Molar Nath. Kanina is also known for its "BRAVERY & COURAGE" in ARMED FORCES in INDIA as there is one VEER-CHAKRA and one ASHOK-CHAKRA and one police Medal on its credit along with many other awards.

Geography

Kanina is located at 28°17′N 76°12′E / 28.29°N 76.20°E / 28.29; 76.20. It has an average elevation of 262 metres (859 feet).

Education

Pitamah Kanh Singh Degree College,G.L Women Degree college and DAV College of Engineering and Technology in Kanina are affiliated to Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Some of the major Schools in Kanina are: OPY World School Kanina at Bharaph, G.L.Public senior secondary school(kosli Road kanina), D.A.V. Public School, R.C.M. Public School, R.R.C.M. Public School, Sada Sukh Public School, Euro International School, GR International Public School. There are four Government Schools in Kanina.There is also poly technique college named AKASH Institute of Technology.

Demographics

Kanina had a population of 10,196 in 2001 census. Kanina has an average literacy rate of 89%.

References

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