Kendana

Kendana 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 Kendana village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapshia is the gram panchayat of Kendana village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kendana is 340462. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Kendana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kendana 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 Kendana

Population of Kendana

According to the 2011 Census, Kendana has a total population of about 788, with approximately 402 males and 386 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 239. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 75.87% and female literacy near 63.21%. There are around 156 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kendana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kendana

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

Nearby Villages of Kendana

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

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