Kanikar

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Kanikar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanikar village is 324599. Kanikar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 89.7 hectares. Kanikar has a total population of 748 peoples, out of which male population is 378 while female population is 370. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 978 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanikar village is 68.45% out of which 72.49% males and 64.32% females are literate. There are about 167 houses in kanikar village. Pincode of kanikar village locality is 712301.

When it comes to administration, Kanikar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kanikar village comes under Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arambag Lok Sabha constituency. Trakeswar is nearest town to kanikar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Kanikar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 748 378 370
Literate Population 512 274 238
Illiterate Population 236 104 132

Connectivity of Kanikar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanikar

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanikar

Where is Kanikar located?

Kanikar village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanikar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanikar is Bhandarhati Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kanikar?

The pincode of Kanikar is 712301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kanikar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanikar is 748, with 378 males and 370 females.

How many households are there in Kanikar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanikar village has a total of 167 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanikar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanikar is 68.45%. The male literacy rate is 72.49%, while the female literacy rate is 64.32%.