Kanth is a Nagar Palika Parishad in Moradabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Recently manufacturing of ready-made garments has also developed, contributing to the economy of the town.

Kanth is on the right bank of the river Ramganga, 655 feet (200 m) above sea level, and has a station on the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway, 868 miles (1,397 km) from Calcutta.

Majority of the schools in Kanth are Hindi medium and affiliated to UP Board, prominent among them are D.S.M.

Bhagvaan Balmiki Mandir Kanth also has Ramleela ground, also known as Raamleela Rang Mancha, it is used for Ramayana play every year before Dusheera.