Kanthaldaha - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Kanthaldaha is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Shyampur and around 26 km from Howrah. Bachhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthaldaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthaldaha is 333202. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.15 hectares and falls under the 711301 pincode. Khalor is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kanthaldaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanthaldaha

As per Census 2011, Kanthaldaha village has a total population of 621 people, consisting of 297 males and 324 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthaldaha

Kanthaldaha 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 Kanthaldaha

Kanthaldaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalor to Kanthaldaha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kanthaldaha is about 26 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 Kanthaldaha

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

Health Facilities in Kanthaldaha

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

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