Kanta
Kanta is a village located in Salon tehsil of Rae Bareli district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Salon (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Rae Bareli. As per 2009 stats, Kanta village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kanta unique in its vibrant Salon-Rae Bareli region. You’ll see Kanta’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 Kanta
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanta is 145384. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 229305. Rae Bareli is nearest town to Kanta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.
Google Map of Kanta
Population of Kanta
According to the 2011 Census, Kanta has a total population of about 2,004, with approximately 1,006 males and 998 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 335 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 628 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.81%, with male literacy at about 54.57% and female literacy near 38.98%. There are around 311 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,004 | 1,006 | 998 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 335 | 174 | 161 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 628 | 310 | 318 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 938 | 549 | 389 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,066 | 457 | 609 |
Connectivity of Kanta
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanta. As per the 2011 stats, Kanta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanta
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanta.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanta
- Where is Kanta located?
- Kanta village is situated in Salon Tehsil, within the Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanta?
- Kanta serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kanta?
- The pincode of Kanta is 229305, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanta as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanta is 2,004, with 1,006 males and 998 females.
- How many households are there in Kanta as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanta village has a total of 311 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanta as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanta is 46.81%. The male literacy rate is 54.57%, while the female literacy rate is 38.98%.