Kanajuli - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kanajuli is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30.6 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanajuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanajuli is 324704. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.5 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kanajuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanajuli

According to the 2011 Census, Kanajuli village had a total population of 1,508 people, including 749 males and 759 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.74%, with male literacy at 77.28% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanajuli

Kanajuli 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 Kanajuli

Kanajuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kanajuli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanajuli is about 30.6 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 Kanajuli

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

Health Facilities in Kanajuli

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

FAQs about Kanajuli