Kankra
About Kankra
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kankra village is 323590. Kankra village is located in Basirhat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. Barasat and Basirhat are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kankra village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kachua is the gram panchayat of Kankra village.
The total geographical area of village is 136.86 hectares. Kankra has a total population of 3,205 peoples, out of which male population is 1,656 while female population is 1,549. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kankra village is 73.42% out of which 74.58% males and 72.18% females are literate. There are about 807 houses in kankra village. Pincode of kankra village locality is 743424.
When it comes to administration, Kankra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kankra village comes under Basirhat Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency. Dhanyakuria is nearest town to kankra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Kankra
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,205 | 1,656 | 1,549 |
| Literate Population | 2,353 | 1,235 | 1,118 |
| Illiterate Population | 852 | 421 | 431 |
Connectivity of Kankra
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kankra
Frequently Asked Questions about Kankra
Where is Kankra located?
Kankra village is situated in Basirhat Ii Subdivision, within the North Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kankra?
The Gram Panchayat of Kankra is Kachua (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kankra?
The pincode of Kankra is 743424, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kankra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankra is 3,205, with 1,656 males and 1,549 females.
How many households are there in Kankra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kankra village has a total of 807 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kankra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankra is 73.42%. The male literacy rate is 74.58%, while the female literacy rate is 72.18%.