Kontari

Kontari is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Meromgutu is the gram panchayat of Kontari village.

Here you can discover what makes Kontari unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kontari’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 Kontari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kontari is 377111. The village spans a total geographical area of 141 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Kontari village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kontari 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 Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kontari

Population of Kontari

According to the 2011 Census, Kontari has a total population of about 360, with approximately 192 males and 168 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 360. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.44%, with male literacy at about 56.77% and female literacy near 30.36%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kontari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kontari

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

Nearby Villages of Kontari

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

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