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.

Here you can discover what makes Bantosha unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bantosha’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 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.

Google Map of Bantosha

Population of Bantosha

According to the 2011 Census, Bantosha has a total population of about 758, with approximately 400 males and 358 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 620 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 70.84%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 60.61%. There are around 164 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bantosha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bantosha