Kanktya
Kanktya is a village located in Sahid Matangini subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Tamluk and Burarihat are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kanktya village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kakharda is the gram panchayat of Kanktya village.
Kanktya has its own place in the vibrant Purba Medinipur 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 Kanktya
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanktya is 344603. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721172. Tamluk is nearest town to Kanktya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Kanktya
Below is a concise population overview of Kanktya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,100 | 1,069 | 1,031 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 215 | 105 | 110 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 239 | 119 | 120 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 1,626 | 889 | 737 |
Illiterate Population | 474 | 180 | 294 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kanktya village:
- The total population of Kanktya village is around 2,100, including approximately 1,069 males and 1,031 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 215 children aged 0–6 years in Kanktya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Kanktya village has 239 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Kanktya village is about 77.43%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 71.48%.
- There are around 474 households in Kanktya village.
Connectivity of Kanktya
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kanktya. As per the 2011 stats, Kanktya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kanktya
Knowing the nearby villages of Kanktya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kanktya.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanktya
- Where is Kanktya located?
- Kanktya village is situated in Sahid Matangini Subdivision, within the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kanktya?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kanktya is Kakharda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kanktya?
- The pincode of Kanktya is 721172, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kanktya as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanktya is 2,100, with 1,069 males and 1,031 females.
- How many households are there in Kanktya as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kanktya village has a total of 474 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kanktya as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanktya is 77.43%. The male literacy rate is 83.16%, while the female literacy rate is 71.48%.