Kantala

Kantala is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Kantala village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kantala unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Kantala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kantala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantala is 516330. The village spans a total geographical area of 328.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364120. Alang is nearest town to Kantala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantala

Population of Kantala

According to the 2011 Census, Kantala has a total population of about 2,098, with approximately 1,072 males and 1,026 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 358 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.92%, with male literacy at about 72.57% and female literacy near 54.87%. There are around 377 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantala. As per the 2011 stats, Kantala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kantala

Knowing the nearby villages of Kantala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantala