Kanpa

Kanpa is a village located in Barrackpur I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 28.9km away from sub-district headquarter Narayanpur (tehsildar office) and 27.8km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kampa Chakla is the gram panchayat of Kanpa village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanpa unique in its vibrant Barrackpur I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kanpa’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 Kanpa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanpa is 323075. The village spans a total geographical area of 88.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743193. Kanchrapara is nearest town to Kanpa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanpa 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 Naihati Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kanpa

Population of Kanpa

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpa has a total population of about 4,451, with approximately 2,243 males and 2,208 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 290 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,199 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.81%, with male literacy at about 89.88% and female literacy near 83.70%. There are around 1,096 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanpa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanpa

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpa