Kankora - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kankora is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Nutanhat and around 43.7 km from Barddhaman. Majigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankora is 319117. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.3 hectares and falls under the 713147 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kankora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kankora

According to the 2011 Census, Kankora village had a total population of 2,381 people, including 1,218 males and 1,163 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 63.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kankora

Kankora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kankora

Kankora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kankora is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kankora is about 43.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kankora village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kankora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kankora village are given below:

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