Kanali

Kanali is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.3km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kanali village. As per 2009 stats, Dimdiha is the gram panchayat of Kanali village.

Here you can discover what makes Kanali unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Kanali’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 Kanali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanali is 330937. The village spans a total geographical area of 180.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723103. Purulia is nearest town to Kanali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanali 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 Balarampur 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 Kanali

Population of Kanali

According to the 2011 Census, Kanali has a total population of about 1,129, with approximately 595 males and 534 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 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 61.65%, with male literacy at about 71.43% and female literacy near 50.75%. There are around 199 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanali

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

Nearby Villages of Kanali

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanali