Kantabani Shasan - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Kantabani Shasan is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 31.2 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Sidhha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabani Shasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabani Shasan is 344356. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.52 hectares and falls under the 721139 pincode. Pauskura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kantabani Shasan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kantabani Shasan

As per Census 2011, Kantabani Shasan village has a total population of 2,310 people, consisting of 1,191 males and 1,119 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,561 literate and 749 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kantabani Shasan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kantabani Shasan

Kantabani Shasan 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 Kantabani Shasan

Kantabani Shasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panskura East Outer, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauskura to Kantabani Shasan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Kantabani Shasan is about 31.2 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 Kantabani Shasan

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

Health Facilities in Kantabani Shasan

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

FAQs about Kantabani Shasan