Kanraria - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Kanraria is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 49.3 km from Chinsura. Kesabchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanraria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanraria is 324443. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.18 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kanraria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kanraria

As per Census 2011, Kanraria village has a total population of 2,052 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 987 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,510 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanraria

Kanraria 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 Kanraria

Kanraria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kanraria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanraria is about 49.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanraria

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

Health Facilities in Kanraria

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

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