Kanta Pukuria

Kanta Pukuria is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.1km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 27.3km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Narayanitala is the gram panchayat of Kanta Pukuria village.

Kanta Pukuria has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas 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 Kanta Pukuria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanta Pukuria is 334887. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743391. Joynagar is nearest town to Kanta Pukuria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanta Pukuria 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 Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kanta Pukuria

Below is a concise population overview of Kanta Pukuria as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,524 1,296 1,228
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 287 144 143
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,861 951 910
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 N/A 2
Literate Population 1,759 1,000 759
Illiterate Population 765 296 469

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kanta Pukuria village:

  • The total population of Kanta Pukuria village is around 2,524, including approximately 1,296 males and 1,228 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 287 children aged 0–6 years in Kanta Pukuria village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kanta Pukuria village has 1,861 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kanta Pukuria village is about 69.69%, with male literacy at 77.16% and female literacy at 61.81%.
  • There are around 579 households in Kanta Pukuria village.

Connectivity of Kanta Pukuria

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Kanta Pukuria

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanta Pukuria

Where is Kanta Pukuria located?
Kanta Pukuria village is situated in Jaynagar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanta Pukuria?
The Gram Panchayat of Kanta Pukuria is Narayanitala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kanta Pukuria?
The pincode of Kanta Pukuria is 743391, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kanta Pukuria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanta Pukuria is 2,524, with 1,296 males and 1,228 females.
How many households are there in Kanta Pukuria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanta Pukuria village has a total of 579 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanta Pukuria as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanta Pukuria is 69.69%. The male literacy rate is 77.16%, while the female literacy rate is 61.81%.