Kanakpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Khanakul and around 81.5 km from Chinsura. Tantisal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 325880. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.31 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kanakpur

As per Census 2011, Kanakpur village has a total population of 3,612 people, consisting of 1,829 males and 1,783 females. The village has 841 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 355 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,483 literate and 1,129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 795 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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 Kanakpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kanakpur. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kanakpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanakpur is about 81.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

FAQs about Kanakpur