Kanikar

Kanikar is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 49.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 36.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhandarhati Ii is the gram panchayat of Kanikar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanikar unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Kanikar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanikar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanikar is 324599. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712301. Trakeswar is nearest town to Kanikar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanikar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanikar

Population of Kanikar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanikar has a total population of about 748, with approximately 378 males and 370 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 357. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.45%, with male literacy at about 72.49% and female literacy near 64.32%. There are around 167 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanikar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanikar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanikar. As per the 2011 stats, Kanikar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanikar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanikar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanikar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanikar