Kanua

Kanua is a village located in Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.6km away from sub-district headquarter Debagram (tehsildar office) and 54.9km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Gobra is the gram panchayat of Kanua village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanua unique in its vibrant Kaliganj-Nadia region. You’ll see Kanua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kanua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanua is 321372. The village spans a total geographical area of 388.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741150. Katwa is nearest town to Kanua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanua

Population of Kanua

According to the 2011 Census, Kanua has a total population of about 1,771, with approximately 900 males and 871 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 215 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 658 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 241. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.05%, with male literacy at about 58.89% and female literacy near 51.09%. There are around 434 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanua. As per the 2011 stats, Kanua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kanua

Knowing the nearby villages of Kanua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanua