Kanaipur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kanaipur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 44.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Baraturigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaipur is 316605. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.05 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kanaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaipur village had a total population of 1,706 people, including 883 males and 823 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 61.42%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,706883823
Child Population (0–6 yrs)265147118
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,013580433
Illiterate Population693303390

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhameddaNorth1.53 km
RangtaraSouth1.55 km
Kalisara (p)West1.58 km
BirchandrapurNorth-West1.89 km
GhoshgramEast1.99 km
IdrakpurNorth-West2.61 km
BaraturigramSouth2.63 km
GangeddaNorth-East2.63 km
IsiraNorth-East2.93 km
DurakhiWest3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanaipur

Kanaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kanaipur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanaipur is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kanaipur

Where is Kanaipur located?

Kanaipur village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanaipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanaipur is Baraturigram.

What is the pincode of Kanaipur?

The pincode of Kanaipur is 731216.

What is the population of Kanaipur?

Kanaipur had a total population of 1,706, including 883 males and 823 females.

How many households are there in Kanaipur?

Kanaipur had 374 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanaipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanaipur was 70.30%. Male literacy was 78.80% and female literacy was 61.42%.