Indian Village Directory

Kankot Village

Kankot is an inhabited village in Ratua - I Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312387, the Census 2011 record lists 6,491 people in 1,325 households and the reported area is 885.87 hectares. The local references include Ratua - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is English Bazar at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Kankot is a village in Ratua - I Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312387 and 6,491 people in 1,325 households.
Village Code312387
Population6,491
Households1,325
Area885.87 hectares
Nearest TownEnglish Bazar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kankot
Census Village Code
312387
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ratua - I
Sub-district Census Code
02212
CD Block
Ratua - I
Households
1,325
Population
6,491
Male Population
3,301
Female Population
3,190
Sex Ratio
966.37
Area
885.87 hectares
Area
8.86 sq km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732139
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kankot at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,491 people, 885.87 hectares of reported area and English Bazar as the nearest town reference for Kankot, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMaldah
CD BlockRatua - I
  • Kankot falls under Ratua - I Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312387.
  • The record lists 6,491 people living in 1,325 households.
  • The reported village area is 885.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is English Bazar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density732.73 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankot in the official administrative record. Census village code 312387 and Ratua - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02212
Village Census Code
312387
CD Block Code
0059
CD Block Name
Ratua - I

Location and Distance

English Bazar is the nearest town listed for Kankot, about 30 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 37.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ratua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.9 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
37.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
885.87 hectares
Area
8.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,491 people in 1,325 households, with 3,301 male residents and 3,190 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kankot. Population density works out to about 732.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,325
Total Population
6,491
Male Population
3,301
Female Population
3,190
Sex Ratio
966.37
Average Household Size
4.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kankot list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kankot. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankot include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kankot include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kankot include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kankot is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kankot show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 535.87 hectares and irrigated land is 350 hectares (65.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
350.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
535.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
185.87 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
350.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
348.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kankot

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 11 92%
CRM 1 8.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 75%
Axis Bank Limited 2 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 8.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Dist Malda(w.b), PIN - 732139 Vill+p.o Samsi, P. S Ratua, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
Punjab National Bank ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Malda Samsi, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Malda Samsi, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Ratanpur Samsi Ratanpur Hat, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Ratanpur Samsi Ratanppur Hat, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Oppo Chanchal College Entrance Samsi Bus Stand, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Samsi Opposite Samsi College, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139
State Bank of India ATM 732139 Maldah Ratua - I Samshi Samsi Samsi Bus Stand, Maldah, West Bengal, 732139

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kankot village located?

Kankot is in Ratua - I Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kankot village in?

Kankot village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Kankot village in?

Kankot village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kankot under?

Kankot comes under Ratua - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kankot?

The Census village code of Kankot is 312387.

What is the population of Kankot village?

The village record lists 6,491 people and 1,325 households for Kankot.

How many households are in Kankot village?

The village record lists 1,325 households for Kankot.

What is the male and female population of Kankot?

The record lists 3,301 male residents and 3,190 female residents for Kankot.

What is the sex ratio of Kankot village?

The sex ratio of Kankot is 966.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kankot village?

The reported geographical area of Kankot is 885.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Kankot village?

The approximate population density of Kankot is 732.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kankot?

The nearest town listed for Kankot is English Bazar, about 30 km away.

How far is Kankot from the district headquarters?

Kankot is about 37.6 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kankot from the sub-district headquarters?

Kankot is about 14.9 km from Ratua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kankot?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Kankot.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kankot?

For Kankot, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 535.87 hectares and irrigated land is 350 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kankot?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankot. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kankot.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.