Kanksa - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Kanksa is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 15.9 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Tentulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanksa is 314876. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.93 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanksa

According to the 2011 Census, Kanksa village had a total population of 2,608 people, including 1,354 males and 1,254 females, living in 658 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.83%, with male literacy at 64.02% and female literacy at 61.55%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanksa

Kanksa 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 Kanksa

Kanksa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Kanksa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Kanksa is about 15.9 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 Kanksa

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

Health Facilities in Kanksa

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

FAQs about Kanksa