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

As per Census 2011, Kanpata village has a total population of 2,556 people, consisting of 1,329 males and 1,227 females. The village has 616 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 356 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,670 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,083 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5561,3291,227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)356194162
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0831,087996
Literate Population1,670952718
Illiterate Population886377509

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nabiner DolaSouth-East1.49 km
DuaisuaiNorth1.70 km
Asakbari DwitiakhandaWest1.72 km
GadalerkuthiEast1.75 km
BaksiganjSouth2.12 km
Bara Dola GadalerkuthiSouth-East2.39 km
MohanpurSouth-West2.40 km
BengaldaiSouth-West2.66 km
AngarmaniNorth-West2.94 km
SikarpurSouth3.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanpata

Where is Kanpata located?

Kanpata village is located in Mathabhanga - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanpata?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanpata is Shikarpur.

What is the pincode of Kanpata?

The pincode of Kanpata is 736146.

What is the population of Kanpata?

Kanpata has a total population of 2,556, including 1,329 males and 1,227 females.

How many households are there in Kanpata?

There are 616 households in Kanpata.

What is the literacy rate in Kanpata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanpata is 65.34%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 58.52%.