Kanksa Village Overview
Kanksa is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.9 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 28.3 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bajitpur is the Gram Panchayat for Kanksa village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kanksa village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanksa is 316517. The village covers a geographical area of 98.46 hectares and has a pincode of 731213. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Kanksa
Population & Demographics of Kanksa
This section provides population and demographic details of Kanksa village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 563 | 280 | 283 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 75 | 35 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 489 | 242 | 247 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 349 | 193 | 156 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 87 | 127 |
Key population details of Kanksa village are given below:
- Kanksa village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 563, including approximately 280 males and 283 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 489 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 21 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kanksa village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.99%.
- There are around 144 households in Kanksa village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kanksa
Transport facilities help residents of Kanksa village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanksa
The following villages are located close to Kanksa and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanksa
- Where is Kanksa located?
- Kanksa village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanksa?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanksa is Bajitpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kanksa?
- The pincode of Kanksa is 731213.
- What is the population of Kanksa?
- Kanksa has a total population of 563, including 280 males and 283 females.
- How many households are there in Kanksa?
- There are 144 households in Kanksa.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanksa?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanksa is 61.99%. Male literacy is 68.93% and female literacy is 55.12%.