Kanpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Kanpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Arambag and around 70.7 km from Chinsura. Madhabpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpur is 324337. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.38 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpur village had a total population of 2,657 people, including 1,361 males and 1,296 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 76.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 821, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpur

Kanpur 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 Kanpur

Public transport in the Kanpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Memari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Kanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanpur is about 70.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanpur

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

FAQs about Kanpur