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Kankandighi Village

Kankandighi is an inhabited village in Mathurapur - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335183, the Census 2011 record lists 12,900 people in 2,848 households and the reported area is 1,881.79 hectares. The local references include Mathurapur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joynagar at about 23 km.

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Quick answer: Kankandighi is a village in Mathurapur - II Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335183 and 12,900 people in 2,848 households.
Village Code335183
Population12,900
Households2,848
Area1,881.79 hectares
Nearest TownJoynagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kankandighi
Census Village Code
335183
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mathurapur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02436
CD Block
Mathurapur - II
Households
2,848
Population
12,900
Male Population
6,660
Female Population
6,240
Sex Ratio
936.94
Area
1,881.79 hectares
Area
18.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Joynagar
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743383
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kankandighi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 12,900 people, 1,881.79 hectares of reported area and Joynagar as the nearest town reference for Kankandighi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockMathurapur - II
  • Kankandighi falls under Mathurapur - II Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335183.
  • The record lists 12,900 people living in 2,848 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,881.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joynagar.
  • 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

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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 Density685.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.53 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.45%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankandighi in the official administrative record. Census village code 335183 and Mathurapur - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02436
Village Census Code
335183
CD Block Code
0283
CD Block Name
Mathurapur - II

Location and Distance

Joynagar is the nearest town listed for Kankandighi, about 23 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 76.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baribhanga Abad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.9 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
76.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joynagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town
Joynagar
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
1,881.79 hectares
Area
18.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 12,900 people in 2,848 households, with 6,660 male residents and 6,240 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 25.57% and ST share is 12.45% for Kankandighi. Population density works out to about 685.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,848
Total Population
12,900
Male Population
6,660
Female Population
6,240
Sex Ratio
936.94
Average Household Size
4.53
SC Population
3,298
SC Male Population
1,725
SC Female Population
1,573
SC Population Share
25.57
ST Population
1,606
ST Male Population
806
ST Female Population
800
ST Population Share
12.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kankandighi list 6 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
6
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
7

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankandighi include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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 Kankandighi 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
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 Kankandighi is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kankandighi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable, net sown area is 1,851.27 hectares and irrigated land is 38.04 hectares (2.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Huskey
Handicrafts Commodities First
Biri
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Ambrodary
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Buscket
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1851.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,813.23 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
38.04
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
38.04 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kankandighi

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 50%
Axis Bank Limited 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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 743383 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - II Raydighi Abad United Bank Pin743383 Axis Bank ATM Po and Ps Raidighi District 24 Parganas (South) Near, South 24 Parganas, West Benga…
Bank of India CRM 743383 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - II Raydighi Abad At Raidighi, South(24) Pgns Araidighi College Road, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743383
Punjab National Bank ATM 743383 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - II Raydighi Abad Road, Raidighigi, 24 Parganas South, Opp Iocl Prtrol Pump, Pincode - 743383 Raidighee Mathurapur, South 24 Parganas, We…
Bank of India ATM 743383 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - II Raydighi Abad At Raidighi, South(24) Pgns Araidighi College Road, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743383

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 Kankandighi village located?

Kankandighi is in Mathurapur - II Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kankandighi village in?

Kankandighi village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Kankandighi village in?

Kankandighi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kankandighi under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kankandighi?

The Census village code of Kankandighi is 335183.

What is the population of Kankandighi village?

The village record lists 12,900 people and 2,848 households for Kankandighi.

How many households are in Kankandighi village?

The village record lists 2,848 households for Kankandighi.

What is the male and female population of Kankandighi?

The record lists 6,660 male residents and 6,240 female residents for Kankandighi.

What is the sex ratio of Kankandighi village?

The sex ratio of Kankandighi is 936.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kankandighi village?

The reported geographical area of Kankandighi is 1,881.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Kankandighi village?

The approximate population density of Kankandighi is 685.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kankandighi?

The nearest town listed for Kankandighi is Joynagar, about 23 km away.

How far is Kankandighi from the district headquarters?

Kankandighi is about 76.8 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kankandighi from the sub-district headquarters?

Kankandighi is about 10.9 km from Baribhanga Abad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kankandighi?

The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Kankandighi.

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

For Kankandighi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable, net sown area is 1,851.27 hectares and irrigated land is 38.04 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kankandighi. 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 Kankandighi.

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.