Kanturka - Habibpur, Malda

Kanturka is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Habibpur and around 24.7 km from English Bazar. Kanturka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanturka is 313079. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.47 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kanturka

According to the 2011 Census, Kanturka village had a total population of 1,033 people, including 525 males and 508 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanturka

Kanturka 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 Kanturka

Kanturka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Kanturka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kanturka is about 24.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanturka

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

Health Facilities in Kanturka

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

FAQs about Kanturka