Uttar Kanakpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Uttar Kanakpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Bongaon and around 52 km from Barasat. Dighari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Kanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Kanakpur is 322633. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.16 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Uttar Kanakpur 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 Uttar Kanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Kanakpur village had a total population of 898 people, including 459 males and 439 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 92.89% and female literacy at 80.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 619, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Kanakpur

Uttar 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 Uttar Kanakpur

Public transport in the Uttar Kanakpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Uttar Kanakpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Uttar Kanakpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Kanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar 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 Uttar Kanakpur village are given below:

FAQs about Uttar Kanakpur