Kendthol - Santuri, Purulia

Kendthol is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Santuri and around 63.9 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendthol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendthol is 330581. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.07 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kendthol

As per Census 2011, Kendthol village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 214 males and 262 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,224 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kendthol are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kendthol

Kendthol 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 Kendthol

Kendthol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kendthol is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kendthol is about 63.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendthol

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

Health Facilities in Kendthol

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

FAQs about Kendthol