Kantaban

Kantaban is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kantaban unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kantaban’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 Kantaban

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantaban is 310560. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kantaban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantaban 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 Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantaban

Population of Kantaban

According to the 2011 Census, Kantaban has a total population of about 887, with approximately 438 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 212 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 219. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.55%, with male literacy at about 58.22% and female literacy near 49.00%. There are around 188 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantaban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantaban

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

Nearby Villages of Kantaban

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

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