Ketna

Ketna is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.2km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Ketna village. As per 2009 stats, Bhunri is the gram panchayat of Ketna village.

Here you can discover what makes Ketna unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Ketna’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 Ketna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ketna is 320020. The village spans a total geographical area of 213.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Ketna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ketna 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 Khandaghosh 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 Ketna

Population of Ketna

According to the 2011 Census, Ketna has a total population of about 1,745, with approximately 883 males and 862 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 884 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 277. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.88%, with male literacy at about 75.65% and female literacy near 61.95%. There are around 400 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ketna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ketna

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

Nearby Villages of Ketna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ketna