Kanakpur - Dighwara, Saran

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Dighwara subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighwara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Trilok Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 234439. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 841221 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kanakpur

As per Census 2011, Kanakpur village has a total population of 3,537 people, consisting of 1,864 males and 1,673 females. The village has 535 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 559 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,304 literate and 1,233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Kanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kanakpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kanakpur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur