Kankjal Purba

Kankjal Purba is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 44.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Nurpur is the gram panchayat of Kankjal Purba village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kankjal Purba is 334432. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Kankjal Purba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kankjal Purba 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 Kankjal Purba

Population of Kankjal Purba

According to the 2011 Census, Kankjal Purba has a total population of about 931, with approximately 458 males and 473 females. The sex ratio is around 1032 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 130 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 430 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 67.02%, with male literacy at about 73.58% and female literacy near 60.68%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kankjal Purba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kankjal Purba

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

Nearby Villages of Kankjal Purba

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

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