Kantar - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Kantar is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantar is 309630. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.52 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raniganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kantar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantar

According to the 2011 Census, Kantar village had a total population of 2,662 people, including 1,372 males and 1,290 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.04%, with male literacy at 63.81% and female literacy at 45.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantar

Kantar 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 Kantar

Kantar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raniganj to Kantar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantar

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

Health Facilities in Kantar

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

FAQs about Kantar