Kantul

Block / Subdivision Polba Dadpur
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Kantul

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kantul village is 325225. Kantul village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 27.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dadpur is the gram panchayat of Kantul village.

The total geographical area of village is 73.83 hectares. Kantul has a total population of 1,041 peoples, out of which male population is 532 while female population is 509. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kantul village is 66.09% out of which 74.62% males and 57.17% females are literate. There are about 253 houses in kantul village.

When it comes to administration, Kantul 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, Kantul village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chunchura is nearest town to kantul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Kantul

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,041 532 509
Literate Population 688 397 291
Illiterate Population 353 135 218

Connectivity of Kantul

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kantul

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantul

Where is Kantul located?

Kantul village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kantul?

The Gram Panchayat of Kantul is Dadpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Kantul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantul is 1,041, with 532 males and 509 females.

How many households are there in Kantul as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kantul village has a total of 253 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kantul as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantul is 66.09%. The male literacy rate is 74.62%, while the female literacy rate is 57.17%.