Where is Kanta village located?
Kanta is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kanta Village
Kanta is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224700, the Census 2011 record lists 5,761 people in 1,167 households and the reported area is 191 hectares. The local references include Kantiya Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 34 km.
Village Code224700
Population5,761
Households1,167
Area191 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kanta
- Census Village Code
- 224700
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kadwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- CD Block
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Kantiya
- Households
- 1,167
- Population
- 5,761
- Male Population
- 2,971
- Female Population
- 2,790
- Sex Ratio
- 939.08
- Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 34 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kanta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,761 people, 191 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Kanta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kanta falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224700.
- The record lists 5,761 people living in 1,167 households.
- The reported village area is 191 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density3,016.23 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.13%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanta in the official administrative record. Census village code 224700, Kantiya Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224700
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kantiya
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Kanta, about 34 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 34 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 34 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 34 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 34 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,761 people in 1,167 households, with 2,971 male residents and 2,790 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 9.65% and ST share is 4.13% for Kanta. Population density works out to about 3,016.23 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,167
- Total Population
- 5,761
- Male Population
- 2,971
- Female Population
- 2,790
- Sex Ratio
- 939.08
- Average Household Size
- 4.94
- SC Population
- 556
- SC Male Population
- 279
- SC Female Population
- 277
- SC Population Share
- 9.65
- ST Population
- 238
- ST Male Population
- 121
- ST Female Population
- 117
- ST Population Share
- 4.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanta list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanta. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 14.37 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 91.05 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kanta is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kanta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101.25 hectares and irrigated land is 91.05 hectares (89.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 40.92
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 27.26 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 101.25
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 10.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 91.05
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanta
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 43% |
| Central Bank of India | 2 | 29% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 14% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 14% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kunhari | Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Bhogaon | State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kadwa | Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855113 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kursail | Kursail Kursail, P. O. Jhava, Teh.barsoi, 855113, Katihar, Bihar, 855113 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kanta village in?
Kanta village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Kanta village in?
Kanta village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kanta under?
Kanta comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanta?
The Census village code of Kanta is 224700.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kanta under?
Kanta is listed under KANTIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Kanta village?
The village record lists 5,761 people and 1,167 households for Kanta.
How many households are in Kanta village?
The village record lists 1,167 households for Kanta.
What is the male and female population of Kanta?
The record lists 2,971 male residents and 2,790 female residents for Kanta.
What is the sex ratio of Kanta village?
The sex ratio of Kanta is 939.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanta village?
The reported geographical area of Kanta is 191 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanta village?
The approximate population density of Kanta is 3,016.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanta?
The nearest town listed for Kanta is Katihar, about 34 km away.
How far is Kanta from the district headquarters?
Kanta is about 34 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kanta from the sub-district headquarters?
Kanta is about 8 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kanta?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 private secondary school for Kanta.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanta?
For Kanta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 101.25 hectares and irrigated land is 91.05 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanta?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanta. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.