Kankartala - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Kankartala is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 42.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kankartala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kankartala is 318451. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.56 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kankartala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kankartala

According to the 2011 Census, Kankartala village had a total population of 3,390 people, including 1,747 males and 1,643 females, living in 683 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 77.43% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Kankartala

Kankartala 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 Kankartala

Kankartala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kankartala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kankartala is about 42.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kankartala

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

Health Facilities in Kankartala

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

FAQs about Kankartala