Kanpur - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Kanpur is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Diamond Harbour and around 43.2 km from Alipore. Kanpur Dhanaberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanpur is 334395. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.17 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode.

Kanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpur village had a total population of 2,467 people, including 1,267 males and 1,200 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.27%, with male literacy at 89.79% and female literacy at 80.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpur

Kanpur 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 Kanpur

Kanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Alipore to Kanpur is about 43.2 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 Kanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kanpur

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

FAQs about Kanpur