Kantar

Kantar is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kantar village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur is the gram panchayat of Kantar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantar unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kantar’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 Kantar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantar is 309630. The village spans a total geographical area of 354.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raniganj is nearest town to Kantar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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

Google Map of Kantar

Population of Kantar

According to the 2011 Census, Kantar has a total population of about 2,662, with approximately 1,372 males and 1,290 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 380 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,361 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 539. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.18%, with male literacy at about 54.23% and female literacy near 39.69%. There are around 588 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantar

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

Nearby Villages of Kantar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantar