Kahankia - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Kahankia is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Gaighata and around 49.4 km from Barasat. Jhaudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahankia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahankia is 322760. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.97 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kahankia 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 Kahankia

According to the 2011 Census, Kahankia village had a total population of 2,391 people, including 1,236 males and 1,155 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 83.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahankia

Kahankia 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 Kahankia

Kahankia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Kahankia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kahankia is about 49.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahankia

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

Health Facilities in Kahankia

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

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