Kantipur

Kantipur is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.3km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Kantipur village. As per 2009 stats, Bijur I is the gram panchayat of Kantipur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantipur is 320321. The village spans a total geographical area of 76.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713407. Memari is nearest town to Kantipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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

Google Map of Kantipur

Population of Kantipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kantipur has a total population of about 834, with approximately 436 males and 398 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 216 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 72.90%, with male literacy at about 79.13% and female literacy near 66.08%. There are around 177 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantipur

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

Nearby Villages of Kantipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantipur