Kanpata - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kanpata is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Mathabhanga and around 46.3 km from Cooch Behar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpata is 307936. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.17 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kanpata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanpata

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpata village had a total population of 2,556 people, including 1,329 males and 1,227 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 83.88% and female literacy at 67.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,083.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpata

Kanpata 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 Kanpata

Kanpata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kanpata is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kanpata is about 46.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpata

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

Health Facilities in Kanpata

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

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