Kanpur

Kanpur is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kanpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapshia is the gram panchayat of Kanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanpur unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kanpur’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 Kanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanpur is 340458. The village spans a total geographical area of 18.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Kanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Kanpur

Population of Kanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpur has a total population of about 353, with approximately 183 males and 170 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 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 82.44%, with male literacy at about 86.34% and female literacy near 78.24%. There are around 74 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpur