[1][2] From early historical period, geographically, this area had been full of swamps, natural riverine lake, low land, water bodies sparse village-settlements surrounded by deep jungle infested with wild animals of all kinds.

Subsequently, a planned Railway Township was laid and built to the East & South West of the Workshops with a wide range of infrastructure.

The resulting population increase caused the construction of huts and pucca buildings, necessitating the expansion of Municipal infrastructure beyond the Railway area.

Kanchrapara is bounded by Kalyani and Gayespur in Nadia district on the north, Jayanpur, Palladaha, Kampa, Srotribati, Chandua and Jetia on the east and Halisahar on the south and west.

[6][7] 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) lives in urban areas.

The other post offices with the same PIN are Bagermore, Binodnagar, Chandmari Road, Palashi, Kanchrapara Loco Shop, Barajonepur, Chandua, Majhipara and Saliadaha.

[11] As per the 2011 Census of India, Kanchrapara (municipal area + outgrowth) had a total population of 120,345, of which 60,707 (51%) were males and 59,638 (49%) were females.

[16] As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Kanchrapara Municipal city covered an area of 9.06 km2, subdivided into 24 wards.

Amongst the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 3 stadiums, 2 auditoriums/ community halls, 3 cinema/theatres, 6 public libraries and 6 reading rooms.

The Loco Complex mainly deals with repair and overhaul of electric locomotives and EMU motor coaches.

[19] Kanchrapara Municipality is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority.

The Vishwakarma Puja is conducted in the Kanchrapara Railway Workshop every year with great pomp and splendour.

Kanchrapara houses Indira Gandhi National Open University centre from where students can receive higher distance education at minimal costs.