Kantadi - Arsha, Purulia

Kantadi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.4 km from Sirkabad and around 14.2 km from Purulia. Puara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantadi is 331229. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.05 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kantadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kantadi village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 962 males and 883 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.43%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 51.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kantadi

Kantadi 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 Kantadi

Kantadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Kantadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kantadi is about 14.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantadi

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

Health Facilities in Kantadi

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

FAQs about Kantadi