Kankutia Village Overview
Kankutia is a village in Bolpur Sriniketan tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.4 km from Sriniketan tehsil headquarters and around 41.1 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Raipur Supur is the Gram Panchayat for Kankutia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kankutia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankutia is 317826. The village covers a geographical area of 393.41 hectares and has a pincode of 731204. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
As per available records (2019), Kankutia village falls under the Bolpur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kankutia
Population & Demographics of Kankutia
This section provides population and demographic details of Kankutia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,752 | 911 | 841 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 160 | 83 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 723 | 384 | 339 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 372 | 191 | 181 |
| Literate Population | 1,178 | 658 | 520 |
| Illiterate Population | 574 | 253 | 321 |
Key population details of Kankutia village are given below:
- Kankutia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,752, including approximately 911 males and 841 females, with a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 723 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 372 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kankutia village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.24%.
- There are around 424 households in Kankutia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kankutia
Transport facilities help residents of Kankutia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankutia
The following villages are located close to Kankutia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankutia
- Where is Kankutia located?
- Kankutia village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kankutia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kankutia is Raipur Supur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kankutia?
- The pincode of Kankutia is 731204.
- What is the population of Kankutia?
- Kankutia has a total population of 1,752, including 911 males and 841 females.
- How many households are there in Kankutia?
- There are 424 households in Kankutia.
- What is the literacy rate in Kankutia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankutia is 67.24%. Male literacy is 72.23% and female literacy is 61.83%.