Kanchan Nagar
Kanchan Nagar is a village located in Nandigram I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Tamluk and Nandigram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kanchan Nagar village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Samsabad is the gram panchayat of Kanchan Nagar village.
Here you can discover what makes Kanchan Nagar unique in its vibrant Nandigram I-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Kanchan Nagar’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 Kanchan Nagar
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanchan Nagar is 345843. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721631. Haldia is nearest town to Kanchan Nagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
Google Map of Kanchan Nagar
Population of Kanchan Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Kanchan Nagar has a total population of about 3,919, with approximately 2,049 males and 1,870 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 560 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 683 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 76.93%, with male literacy at about 78.04% and female literacy near 75.72%. There are around 833 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanchan Nagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,919 | 2,049 | 1,870 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 560 | 311 | 249 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 683 | 349 | 334 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,015 | 1,599 | 1,416 |
| Illiterate Population | 904 | 450 | 454 |
Connectivity of Kanchan Nagar
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanchan Nagar. As per the 2011 stats, Kanchan Nagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanchan Nagar
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanchan Nagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanchan Nagar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanchan Nagar
- Where is Kanchan Nagar located?
- Kanchan Nagar village is situated in Nandigram I Subdivision, within the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanchan Nagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanchan Nagar is Samsabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kanchan Nagar?
- The pincode of Kanchan Nagar is 721631, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanchan Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanchan Nagar is 3,919, with 2,049 males and 1,870 females.
- How many households are there in Kanchan Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanchan Nagar village has a total of 833 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanchan Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanchan Nagar is 76.93%. The male literacy rate is 78.04%, while the female literacy rate is 75.72%.