Kaniara - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Kaniara is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Bagda and around 72 km from Barasat. Koniara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaniara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaniara is 322502. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.55 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kaniara

According to the 2011 Census, Kaniara village had a total population of 2,790 people, including 1,448 males and 1,342 females, living in 679 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.67%, with male literacy at 90.25% and female literacy at 80.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,019, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaniara

Kaniara 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 Kaniara

Kaniara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Kaniara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kaniara is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaniara

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

Health Facilities in Kaniara

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

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