Kanksa

Kanksa is a Town and Subdivision in Barddhaman District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kanksa Block (CD) is 02275. Total area of kanksa subdivision is 288 km² including 245.82 km² rural area and 42.25 km² urban area. Kanksa subdivision has a population of 1,78,125 peoples, out of which urban population is 74,531 while rural population is 1,03,594. Kanksa has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Kanksa subdivision has a population density of 618.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,438 houses in the sub-district, including 16,787 urban houses and 23,651 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.67% population of kanksa subdivision is literate, out of which 74.22% males and 60.79% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kanksa Subdivision

Kanksa Subdivision has a total of 89 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kanksa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kanksa Subdivision

The population profile of Kanksa Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kanksa's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kanksa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.