Kanaipur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Kanaipur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 97.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanaipur is 315998. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.88 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanaipur village had a total population of 1,620 people, including 818 males and 802 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.80%, with male literacy at 63.94% and female literacy at 55.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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 Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Kanaipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanaipur is about 97.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 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:

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:

FAQs about Kanaipur