Kantagar - Pandua, Hooghly

Kantagar is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Pandua and around 30.6 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantagar is 324824. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.87 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kantagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kantagar village had a total population of 914 people, including 456 males and 458 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 68.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantagar

Kantagar 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 Kantagar

Kantagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Kantagar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kantagar is about 30.6 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 Kantagar

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

Health Facilities in Kantagar

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

FAQs about Kantagar