Kantagarya - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Kantagarya is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Goghat and around 92.5 km from Chinsura. Mandaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantagarya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantagarya is 324214. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.56 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kantagarya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kantagarya

As per Census 2011, Kantagarya village has a total population of 1,049 people, consisting of 549 males and 500 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 424 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantagarya

Kantagarya 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 Kantagarya

Public transport in the Kantagarya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Kantagarya is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kantagarya is about 92.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantagarya

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

Health Facilities in Kantagarya

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

FAQs about Kantagarya