Kenda

Kenda is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 27.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Hetgugui is the gram panchayat of Kenda village.

Here you can discover what makes Kenda unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Kenda’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 Kenda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kenda is 331157. The village spans a total geographical area of 293.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Bokaro is nearest town to Kenda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

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

Google Map of Kenda

Population of Kenda

According to the 2011 Census, Kenda has a total population of about 707, with approximately 350 males and 357 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 130 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 375. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.75%, with male literacy at about 50.86% and female literacy near 28.85%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kenda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kenda

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

Nearby Villages of Kenda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenda