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

As per Census 2011, Kankartala village has a total population of 3,390 people, consisting of 1,747 males and 1,643 females. The village has 683 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 453 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,068 literate and 1,322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 561 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kankartala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3901,7471,643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)453245208
Scheduled Castes (SC)561271290
Scheduled Tribes (ST)984652
Literate Population2,0681,163905
Illiterate Population1,322584738

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhajuriaNorth-West1.14 km
KathiSouth-West1.30 km
RuppurNorth-East1.39 km
KhalajuriNorth1.52 km
BinodpurSouth1.82 km
RasaEast2.14 km
BarraWest2.18 km
GangpurNorth-East2.56 km
HariektalaNorth2.65 km
IlamkuriNorth2.86 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kankartala

Where is Kankartala located?

Kankartala village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kankartala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kankartala is Barrah.

What is the pincode of Kankartala?

The pincode of Kankartala is 731125.

What is the population of Kankartala?

Kankartala has a total population of 3,390, including 1,747 males and 1,643 females.

How many households are there in Kankartala?

There are 683 households in Kankartala.

What is the literacy rate in Kankartala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kankartala is 61.00%. Male literacy is 66.57% and female literacy is 55.08%.