Kanura - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kanura is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanura is 310774. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.48 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanura

According to the 2011 Census, Kanura village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 519 males and 510 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 69.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanura

Kanura 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 Kanura

Kanura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kanura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kanura is about 29.2 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 Kanura

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

Health Facilities in Kanura

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

FAQs about Kanura