Kanua - Chanchal - I, Malda

Kanua is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Chanchal and around 60.1 km from English Bazar. Alihanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanua is 312212. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.26 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kanua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kanua

According to the 2011 Census, Kanua village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 908 males and 955 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.31%, with male literacy at 67.05% and female literacy at 59.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanua

Kanua 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 Kanua

Kanua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kanua is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kanua is about 60.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanua

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

Health Facilities in Kanua

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

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