Kanchdahh - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Kanchdahh is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Swarupnagar and around 43.3 km from Barasat. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanchdahh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchdahh is 322787. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.37 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kanchdahh

As per Census 2011, Kanchdahh village has a total population of 6,224 people, consisting of 3,240 males and 2,984 females. The village has 1,448 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 603 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,334 literate and 1,890 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanchdahh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanchdahh

Kanchdahh 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 Kanchdahh

Kanchdahh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Kanchdahh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kanchdahh is about 43.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchdahh

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

Health Facilities in Kanchdahh

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

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