Kanpur

Kanpur is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 43.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kanpur Dhanaberia is the gram panchayat of Kanpur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanpur is 334395. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743332. Diamond Harbour I is nearest town to Kanpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kanpur 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 Kanpur

Population of Kanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kanpur has a total population of about 2,467, with approximately 1,267 males and 1,200 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 227 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 478 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 77.42%, with male literacy at about 81.93% and female literacy near 72.67%. There are around 594 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Kanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpur