Kanchannagar - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Kanchannagar is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 19.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchannagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchannagar is 314907. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.37 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kanchannagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kanchannagar village had a total population of 229 people, including 111 males and 118 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 75.27% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanchannagar

Kanchannagar 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 Kanchannagar

Kanchannagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Kanchannagar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Kanchannagar is about 19.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchannagar

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

Health Facilities in Kanchannagar

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

FAQs about Kanchannagar