Kanakpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 104.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dumurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 316051. The village covers a total geographical area of 633.06 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kanakpur

As per Census 2011, Kanakpur village has a total population of 2,546 people, consisting of 1,353 males and 1,193 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,274 literate and 1,272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 886 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Kanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kanakpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kanakpur is about 104.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur