Bonkanda

Bonkanda is a village located in Barasat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.3km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnapur. Barasat is the district headquarter of Bonkanda village. As per 2009 stats, Falti Beliaghata is the gram panchayat of Bonkanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Bonkanda unique in its vibrant Barasat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bonkanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bonkanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bonkanda is 323246. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743428. Barasat is nearest town to Bonkanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bonkanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bonkanda

Population of Bonkanda

According to the 2011 Census, Bonkanda has a total population of about 2,753, with approximately 1,427 males and 1,326 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 335 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.22%, with male literacy at about 82.83% and female literacy near 75.34%. There are around 566 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bonkanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bonkanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bonkanda. As per the 2011 stats, Bonkanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bonkanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Bonkanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bonkanda.

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