Kantaban
About Kantaban
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kantaban village is 310560. Kantaban village is located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 53.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Sukdevpur is the gram panchayat of Kantaban village.
The total geographical area of village is 148.13 hectares. Kantaban has a total population of 887 peoples, out of which male population is 438 while female population is 449. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kantaban village is 53.55% out of which 58.22% males and 49.00% females are literate. There are about 188 houses in kantaban village. Pincode of kantaban village locality is 733124.
When it comes to administration, Kantaban village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kantaban village comes under Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to kantaban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Kantaban
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 | 438 | 449 |
| Literate Population | 475 | 255 | 220 |
| Illiterate Population | 412 | 183 | 229 |
Connectivity of Kantaban
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kantaban
Where is Kantaban located?
Kantaban village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantaban?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantaban is Sukdevpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kantaban?
The pincode of Kantaban is 733124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kantaban as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantaban is 887, with 438 males and 449 females.
How many households are there in Kantaban as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kantaban village has a total of 188 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kantaban as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantaban is 53.55%. The male literacy rate is 58.22%, while the female literacy rate is 49.00%.