Kankjal Purba

Block / Subdivision Diamond Harbour Ii
State West Bengal

About Kankjal Purba

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kankjal Purba village is 334432. Kankjal Purba village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 53.44 hectares. Kankjal Purba has a total population of 931 peoples, out of which male population is 458 while female population is 473. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kankjal purba village is 67.02% out of which 73.58% males and 60.68% females are literate. There are about 220 houses in kankjal purba village. Pincode of kankjal purba village locality is 743368.

When it comes to administration, Kankjal Purba village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kankjal Purba village comes under Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency & Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to kankjal purba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Kankjal Purba

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 931 458 473
Literate Population 624 337 287
Illiterate Population 307 121 186

Connectivity of Kankjal Purba

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kankjal Purba

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankjal Purba

Where is Kankjal Purba located?

Kankjal Purba village is situated in Diamond Harbour Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kankjal Purba?

The Gram Panchayat of Kankjal Purba is Nurpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kankjal Purba?

The pincode of Kankjal Purba is 743368, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kankjal Purba as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kankjal Purba is 931, with 458 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Kankjal Purba as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kankjal Purba village has a total of 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kankjal Purba as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankjal Purba is 67.02%. The male literacy rate is 73.58%, while the female literacy rate is 60.68%.