Kanta Garia - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kanta Garia is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.8 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanta Garia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanta Garia is 324697. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.22 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Kanta Garia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanta Garia

According to the 2011 Census, Kanta Garia village had a total population of 330 people, including 159 males and 171 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.57%, with male literacy at 94.48% and female literacy at 86.84%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanta Garia

Kanta Garia 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 Kanta Garia

Kanta Garia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kanta Garia is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kanta Garia is about 33.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanta Garia

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

Health Facilities in Kanta Garia

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

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