Kagnan
About Kagnan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kagnan village is 325231. Kagnan village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.9km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 25.3km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Makalpur is the gram panchayat of Kagnan village.
The total geographical area of village is 122.38 hectares. Kagnan has a total population of 1,783 peoples, out of which male population is 911 while female population is 872. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kagnan village is 55.97% out of which 64.98% males and 46.56% females are literate. There are about 423 houses in kagnan village.
When it comes to administration, Kagnan 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, Kagnan village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to kagnan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Kagnan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,783 | 911 | 872 |
| Literate Population | 998 | 592 | 406 |
| Illiterate Population | 785 | 319 | 466 |
Connectivity of Kagnan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kagnan
Where is Kagnan located?
Kagnan village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kagnan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kagnan is Makalpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kagnan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kagnan is 1,783, with 911 males and 872 females.
How many households are there in Kagnan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kagnan village has a total of 423 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kagnan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kagnan is 55.97%. The male literacy rate is 64.98%, while the female literacy rate is 46.56%.