Kanachi - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kanachi is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 38.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanachi is 316541. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.03 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kanachi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanachi

As per Census 2011, Kanachi village has a total population of 2,108 people, consisting of 1,083 males and 1,025 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,390 literate and 718 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanachi

Kanachi 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 Kanachi

Kanachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kanachi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanachi is about 38.9 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 Kanachi

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

Health Facilities in Kanachi

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

FAQs about Kanachi