Kanksa - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kanksa is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 28.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanksa is 316517. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.46 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanksa

According to the 2011 Census, Kanksa village had a total population of 563 people, including 280 males and 283 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 78.78% and female literacy at 64.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 489, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanksa

Kanksa 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 Kanksa

Public transport in the Kanksa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kanksa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanksa is about 28.3 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 Kanksa

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

Health Facilities in Kanksa

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

FAQs about Kanksa