Kenthalya

Kenthalya is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.8km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kenthalya village. As per 2009 stats, Banashuria is the gram panchayat of Kenthalya village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kenthalya is 326246. The village spans a total geographical area of 177.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722183. Bankura is nearest town to Kenthalya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

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

Google Map of Kenthalya

Population of Kenthalya

According to the 2011 Census, Kenthalya has a total population of about 367, with approximately 174 males and 193 females. The sex ratio is around 1109 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 133 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 225. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.50%, with male literacy at about 58.62% and female literacy near 39.38%. There are around 70 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kenthalya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kenthalya

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

Nearby Villages of Kenthalya

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

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