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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanksa

As per Census 2011, Kanksa village has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 280 males and 283 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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