Kanthalbaria - Nakashipara, Nadia

Kanthalbaria is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 29.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bethuadahari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthalbaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthalbaria is 321465. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.2 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kanthalbaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanthalbaria

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthalbaria village had a total population of 9,352 people, including 4,869 males and 4,483 females, living in 2,230 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.78%, with male literacy at 86.65% and female literacy at 78.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthalbaria

Kanthalbaria 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 Kanthalbaria

Kanthalbaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Kanthalbaria is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kanthalbaria is about 29.3 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 Kanthalbaria

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

Health Facilities in Kanthalbaria

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

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