Kanturi

Kanturi is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Kanturi village. As per 2009 stats, Fulur is the gram panchayat of Kanturi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanturi is 317335. The village spans a total geographical area of 109.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Kanturi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanturi 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 Sainthia 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 Kanturi

Population of Kanturi

According to the 2011 Census, Kanturi has a total population of about 2,021, with approximately 1,060 males and 961 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 275 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 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 63.88%, with male literacy at about 69.81% and female literacy near 57.34%. There are around 459 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanturi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanturi

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

Nearby Villages of Kanturi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanturi