Kankutia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kankutia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankutia is 317826. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.41 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kankutia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kankutia

According to the 2011 Census, Kankutia village had a total population of 1,752 people, including 911 males and 841 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.99%, with male literacy at 79.47% and female literacy at 68.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 723, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kankutia

Kankutia 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 Kankutia

Kankutia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kankutia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kankutia is about 41.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankutia

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

Health Facilities in Kankutia

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

FAQs about Kankutia