Kantadi

Kantadi is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 30.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 14.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Puara is the gram panchayat of Kantadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantadi unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Kantadi’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 Kantadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantadi is 331229. The village spans a total geographical area of 522.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723153. Purulia is nearest town to Kantadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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

Google Map of Kantadi

Population of Kantadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kantadi has a total population of about 1,845, with approximately 962 males and 883 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 257 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 517 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 581. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.31%, with male literacy at about 66.63% and female literacy near 45.07%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantadi

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

Nearby Villages of Kantadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantadi