Kanjdia - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Kanjdia is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.3 km from Gobindapur and around 40.1 km from Alipore. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanjdia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjdia is 333681. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.44 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kanjdia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanjdia

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjdia village had a total population of 2,685 people, including 1,326 males and 1,359 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.73%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjdia

Kanjdia 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 Kanjdia

Kanjdia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Kanjdia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kanjdia is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanjdia

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

Health Facilities in Kanjdia

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

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