Kankuria - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kankuria is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.6 km from Polba and around 31.1 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankuria is 325253. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.93 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Kankuria 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 Kankuria

According to the 2011 Census, Kankuria village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 600 males and 625 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.36%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 76.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankuria

Kankuria 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 Kankuria

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kankuria. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Kankuria is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kankuria is about 31.1 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 Kankuria

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

Health Facilities in Kankuria

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

FAQs about Kankuria