Kantur

Kantur is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kantur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Biprasekhar is the gram panchayat of Kantur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantur unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Kantur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kantur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantur is 315877. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Kandi is nearest town to Kantur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantur

Population of Kantur

According to the 2011 Census, Kantur has a total population of about 901, with approximately 461 males and 440 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 285 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.92%, with male literacy at about 80.26% and female literacy near 71.36%. There are around 221 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantur. As per the 2011 stats, Kantur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kantur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kantur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantur