Kantari - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kantari is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantari is 318257. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.95 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kantari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantari

According to the 2011 Census, Kantari village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 773 males and 795 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 59.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kantari

Kantari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kantari

Kantari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kantari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kantari is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kantari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantari village are given below:

FAQs about Kantari