Dakshin Kanaipur - Labpur, Birbhum

Dakshin Kanaipur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 25.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kanaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kanaipur is 317475. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.77 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dakshin Kanaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dakshin Kanaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kanaipur village had a total population of 782 people, including 387 males and 395 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.52%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kanaipur

Dakshin 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 Dakshin Kanaipur

Dakshin Kanaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dakshin Kanaipur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Kanaipur is about 25.9 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 Dakshin Kanaipur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Kanaipur village are given below:

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