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

As per Census 2011, Kanura village has a total population of 1,029 people, consisting of 519 males and 510 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 691 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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