Kanina Khas

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Kanina khas
Town
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
Elevation 255 m (837 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 10,196
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 123027
Telephone code 01285
Nearest city Mgarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency ateli
Climate Dry (Köppen)

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 Kanha. Kanina Khas is also a Tehsil 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.

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 and DAV College of Engineering and Technology in Kanina are affiliated to Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Some of the major Schools in Kanina are: S.M. Geeta High School, G.L.P.S, D.A.V. Public School, R.C.M. Public School, R.R.C.M. Public School, SadaSukh Public School, S.N.D. Aadarsh School, Geeta Public School, Euro International School. There are four Government Schools in Kanina.

Demographics

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

References

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