Kanua - Kaliganj, Nadia

Kanua is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 54.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanua is 321372. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.09 hectares and falls under the 713502 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kanua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanua

According to the 2011 Census, Kanua village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 900 males and 871 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.66%, with male literacy at 67.09% and female literacy at 58.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Katwa, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kanua is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kanua is about 54.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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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