Kanpa - Bikram, Patna

Kanpa is a village situated in the Bikram subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikram and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Saidabad Kanpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpa is 245599. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 801104 pincode. Bikram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kanpa

As per Census 2011, Kanpa village has a total population of 3,194 people, consisting of 1,713 males and 1,481 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 560 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,843 literate and 1,351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 838 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanpa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanpa

Kanpa 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 Kanpa

Kanpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Block Cabin Chakki, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikram to Kanpa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Kanpa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpa

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

Health Facilities in Kanpa

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

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