Kankura

Kankura is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 33.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mashat is the gram panchayat of Kankura village.

Here you can discover what makes Kankura unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kankura’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 Kankura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankura is 334349. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743375. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Kankura village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kankura

Population of Kankura

According to the 2011 Census, Kankura has a total population of about 1,456, with approximately 754 males and 702 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 158 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 491 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 70.95%, with male literacy at about 76.66% and female literacy near 64.81%. There are around 357 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankura

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

Nearby Villages of Kankura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankura