Kanaipur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kanaipur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaipur is 318215. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.56 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kanaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanaipur

As per Census 2011, Kanaipur village has a total population of 975 people, consisting of 513 males and 462 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 602 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanaipur

Kanaipur 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 Kanaipur

Kanaipur 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 Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kanaipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanaipur is about 26.2 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 Kanaipur

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

Health Facilities in Kanaipur

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

FAQs about Kanaipur