Kantagare
About Kantagare
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kantagare village is 325239. Kantagare village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 26.3km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dadpur is the gram panchayat of Kantagare village.
The total geographical area of village is 96.33 hectares. Kantagare has a total population of 636 peoples, out of which male population is 314 while female population is 322. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kantagare village is 56.13% out of which 63.38% males and 49.07% females are literate. There are about 163 houses in kantagare village.
When it comes to administration, Kantagare village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kantagare village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Hinsurah is nearest town to kantagare village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Kantagare
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 636 | 314 | 322 |
| Children (0-6) | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 339 | 165 | 174 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 131 | 65 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 357 | 199 | 158 |
| Illiterate Population | 279 | 115 | 164 |
Connectivity of Kantagare
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kantagare
Where is Kantagare located?
Kantagare village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantagare?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantagare is Dadpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kantagare as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantagare is 636, with 314 males and 322 females.
How many households are there in Kantagare as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kantagare village has a total of 163 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kantagare as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantagare is 56.13%. The male literacy rate is 63.38%, while the female literacy rate is 49.07%.