Kantabani

Kantabani is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kantabani village. As per 2009 stats, Pirraboni is the gram panchayat of Kantabani village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantabani unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Kantabani’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 Kantabani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantabani is 326335. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722203. Bankura is nearest town to Kantabani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

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

Google Map of Kantabani

Population of Kantabani

According to the 2011 Census, Kantabani has a total population of about 774, with approximately 404 males and 370 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 99 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 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 63.05%, with male literacy at about 71.53% and female literacy near 53.78%. There are around 162 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantabani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantabani

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

Nearby Villages of Kantabani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantabani