Kansona - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Kansona is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Bongaon and around 55 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansona is 322618. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.61 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kansona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kansona

According to the 2011 Census, Kansona village had a total population of 7,334 people, including 3,767 males and 3,567 females, living in 1,761 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.23%, with male literacy at 70.32% and female literacy at 63.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,885, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 437.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansona

Kansona 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 Kansona

Kansona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Kansona is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kansona is about 55 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 Kansona

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

Health Facilities in Kansona

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

FAQs about Kansona