Dakshin Kanakpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dakshin Kanakpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Bongaon and around 46.7 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kanakpur is 322657. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.19 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Kanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kanakpur village had a total population of 1,547 people, including 812 males and 735 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.46%, with male literacy at 76.23% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kanakpur

Dakshin Kanakpur 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 Dakshin Kanakpur

Public transport in the Dakshin Kanakpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Dakshin Kanakpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dakshin Kanakpur is about 46.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kanakpur

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

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