Kontore

Kontore is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.3km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Kontore village. As per 2009 stats, Amlasuli is the gram panchayat of Kontore village.

Here you can discover what makes Kontore unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kontore’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 Kontore

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kontore is 336641. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721157. Garhbeta is nearest town to Kontore village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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

Google Map of Kontore

Population of Kontore

According to the 2011 Census, Kontore has a total population of about 990, with approximately 511 males and 479 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 468 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.74%, with male literacy at about 69.47% and female literacy near 57.62%. There are around 221 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kontore's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kontore

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

Nearby Villages of Kontore

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kontore