Bantosha

Bantosha is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.7km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Bantosha village. As per 2009 stats, Khasbalanda is the gram panchayat of Bantosha village.

Bantosha has its own place in the vibrant North Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bantosha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bantosha is 323699. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Basirhat is nearest town to Bantosha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bantosha 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 Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bantosha

Below is a concise population overview of Bantosha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bantosha village:

• The total population of Bantosha village is around 758, including approximately 400 males and 358 females, with a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 80 children aged 0–6 years in Bantosha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Bantosha village has 620 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Bantosha village is about 70.84%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 60.61%.
• There are around 164 households in Bantosha village.

Connectivity of Bantosha

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

Nearby Villages of Bantosha

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

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