Kanegi (Kanegī) is a village in Ghiror block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a population of 4,490, in 747 households.

As of 2011, Kanegi had a population of 4,490, in 747 households. This population was 53.5% male (2,404) and 46.5% female (2,086). The 0-6 age group numbered 722 (379 male and 343 female), or 16.1% of the total population. 877 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 19.5% of the total.

The 1961 census recorded Kanegi as comprising 10 hamlets, with a total population of 1,746 people (905 male and 841 female), in 338 households and 223 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 1,851 acres.

As of 2011, Kanegi had one primary school. It did not have any type of healthcare facility. Drinking water was provided entirely by hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office, as well as at least some access to electricity for domestic and agricultural purposes. There was no public library. Streets were made of a mix of both kachcha and pakka materials.