Kakanpura - Kandi, Garhwa
Kakanpura is a village situated in the Kandi subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Baliyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakanpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakanpura is 347259. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.97 hectares and falls under the 822120 pincode. Kandi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Kakanpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishrampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kakanpura
Kakanpura 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathakpura | West | 0.28 km |
| Mahatwana | North-West | 0.63 km |
| Gujaria | West | 1.24 km |
| Dekar | East | 1.50 km |
| Karma | South-West | 1.58 km |
| Patila | South-East | 1.60 km |
| Choka | South-East | 2.09 km |
| Pandeypura | South | 2.11 km |
| Baliyari | North | 2.19 km |
| Belhath | East | 2.25 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kakanpura
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kakanpura. The nearest railway station is Muhammadganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandi to Kakanpura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Garhwa to Kakanpura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kakanpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kakanpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kakanpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kakanpura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kakanpura
Where is Kakanpura located?
Kakanpura village is located in Kandi Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kakanpura?
The Gram Panchayat of Kakanpura is Baliyari.
What is the pincode of Kakanpura?
The pincode of Kakanpura is 822120.