Kansoi - Balrampur, Katihar

Kansoi is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Mahishal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansoi is 224817. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.02 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kansoi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kansoi

According to the 2011 Census, Kansoi village had a total population of 2,422 people, including 1,264 males and 1,158 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.23%, with male literacy at 61.49% and female literacy at 44.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kansoi

Kansoi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kansoi

Kansoi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sudhani, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Kansoi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Kansoi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansoi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kansoi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kansoi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kansoi village are given below:

FAQs about Kansoi