Kanikar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kanikar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 49.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.8 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanikar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanikar is 324599. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.7 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Trakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kanikar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanikar village had a total population of 748 people, including 378 males and 370 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.96%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanikar

Kanikar 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 Kanikar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kanikar. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trakeswar to Kanikar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanikar is about 36.8 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 Kanikar

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

Health Facilities in Kanikar

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

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