Indian Village Directory

Kankra Village

Kankra is an inhabited village in Basirhat - II Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 323590, the Census 2011 record lists 3,205 people in 807 households and the reported area is 136.86 hectares. The local references include Basirhat - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhanyakuria at about 9 km.

In short:

Kankra is a village in Basirhat - II Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 323590 and 3,205 people in 807 households.

Village Code323590
Population3,205
Households807
Area136.86 hectares
Nearest TownDhanyakuria

Detailed village profile

Kankra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,205 people, 136.86 hectares of reported area and Dhanyakuria as the nearest town reference for Kankra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
CD Block Basirhat - II
  • Kankra falls under Basirhat - II Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 323590.
  • The record lists 3,205 people living in 807 households.
  • The reported village area is 136.86 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dhanyakuria.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kankra
Census Village Code
323590
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
North Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
337
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Basirhat - II
Sub-district Census Code
02330
CD Block
Basirhat - II
Households
807
Population
3,205
Male Population
1,656
Female Population
1,549
Sex Ratio
935.39
Area
136.86 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhanyakuria
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743424
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 2,341.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.75% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 3.43% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankra in the official administrative record. Census village code 323590 and Basirhat - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
337
Sub-district Census Code
02330
Village Census Code
323590
CD Block Code
0177
CD Block Name
Basirhat - II

Location and Distance

Dhanyakuria is the nearest town listed for Kankra, about 9 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basirhat
District Headquarter
Barasat
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhanyakuria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Dhanyakuria
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
136.86 hectares
Area
1.37 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,205 people in 807 households, with 1,656 male residents and 1,549 female residents. The average household size is 3.97, and SC share is 1.75% and ST share is 3.43% for Kankra. Population density works out to about 2,341.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
807
Total Population
3,205
Male Population
1,656
Female Population
1,549
Sex Ratio
935.39
Average Household Size
3.97
SC Population
56
SC Male Population
30
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
1.75
ST Population
110
ST Male Population
56
ST Female Population
54
ST Population Share
3.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kankra list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankra include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
90 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kankra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kankra is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kankra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seeds, net sown area is 95.86 hectares and irrigated land is 92.86 hectares (96.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Beeri
Handicrafts Commodities First
Earthen Pots
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Furniture
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Napkins
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seeds
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Steel Almirah
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Embroidery
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
92.86
Canals Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.86 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kankra

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 2 33%
Bandhan Bank Limited 1 17%
Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
Axis Bank Limited 1 17%

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
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 743424 North 24 Parganas Deganga Chakla Ps - Chakla Sri Sri Lokenath Sevasram Sangha, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743424
Axis Bank Limited CRM 743424 North 24 Parganas Barasat - I Dubgaria District North 24 Parganas, State : West Bengal, PIN Code 743424 Ground Floor, Jl No 68, Dag No 1415, Lr Khatian No 387…
Canara Bank ATM 743424 North 24 Parganas Basirhat - II Kachua Swarupnagar Kachua Swarupnagar Bazar Kachua Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743424
Bank of India ATM 743424 North 24 Parganas Deganga Chandpur Dist 24 Pgs(n) Sundipukur Bazar Po Chandpur Ps Deganga, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743424
Punjab National Bank ATM 743424 North 24 Parganas Deganga Berachanpa 24pgs (N) Devalaya, 24parganas(n)-743424, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743424
Canara Bank ATM 743424 North 24 Parganas Basirhat - II Mirzanagar 0 Mirzanagarp.o.kochua, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743424

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 Kankra village located?

Kankra is in Basirhat - II Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kankra village in?

Kankra village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Kankra village in?

Kankra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kankra under?

Kankra comes under Basirhat - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kankra?

The Census village code of Kankra is 323590.

What is the population of Kankra village?

The village record lists 3,205 people and 807 households for Kankra.

How many households are in Kankra village?

The village record lists 807 households for Kankra.

What is the male and female population of Kankra?

The record lists 1,656 male residents and 1,549 female residents for Kankra.

What is the sex ratio of Kankra village?

The sex ratio of Kankra is 935.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kankra village?

The reported geographical area of Kankra is 136.86 hectares.

What is the population density of Kankra village?

The approximate population density of Kankra is 2,341.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kankra?

The nearest town listed for Kankra is Dhanyakuria, about 9 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Kankra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kankra.

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

For Kankra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Mustard Seeds, net sown area is 95.86 hectares and irrigated land is 92.86 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankra. These records include 5 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 Kankra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kankra.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kankra.

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.