Kantasi

Kantasi is a village located in Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.2km away from sub-district headquarter Kotulpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kantasi village. As per 2009 stats, Madanmohanpur is the gram panchayat of Kantasi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantasi is 327868. The village spans a total geographical area of 115.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722141. Bishnupur is nearest town to Kantasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantasi 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 Indus 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 Kantasi

Population of Kantasi

According to the 2011 Census, Kantasi has a total population of about 560, with approximately 286 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 162 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 70.89%, with male literacy at about 77.62% and female literacy near 63.87%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantasi

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

Nearby Villages of Kantasi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantasi