Kantari

Kantari is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jashpur is the gram panchayat of Kantari village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantari unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kantari’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 Kantari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantari is 318257. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Kantari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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

Google Map of Kantari

Population of Kantari

According to the 2011 Census, Kantari has a total population of about 1,568, with approximately 773 males and 795 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 213 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 514 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.31%, with male literacy at about 61.32% and female literacy near 51.45%. There are around 350 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantari

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

Nearby Villages of Kantari

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

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