Where is Kantu village located?
Kantu is in Dhanpur Taluka of Dohad district in Gujarat, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kantu Village
Kantu is an inhabited village in Dhanpur Taluka of Dohad district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 519618, the Census 2011 record lists 2,012 people in 274 households and the reported area is 950.61 hectares. The local references include Kantu Gram Panchayat, Dhanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dohad at about 18 km.
Village Code519618
Population2,012
Households274
Area950.61 hectares
Nearest TownDohad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kantu
- Census Village Code
- 519618
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Dohad
- District Census Code
- 485
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dhanpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03896
- CD Block
- Dhanpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Kantu
- Households
- 274
- Population
- 2,012
- Male Population
- 966
- Female Population
- 1,046
- Sex Ratio
- 1,082.82
- Area
- 950.61 hectares
- Area
- 9.51 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dohad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 389382
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kantu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,012 people, 950.61 hectares of reported area and Dohad as the nearest town reference for Kantu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kantu falls under Dhanpur Taluka in Dohad district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 519618.
- The record lists 2,012 people living in 274 households.
- The reported village area is 950.61 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dohad.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density211.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.7%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantu in the official administrative record. Census village code 519618, Kantu Gram Panchayat and Dhanpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 485
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03896
- Village Census Code
- 519618
- CD Block Code
- 0175
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 21
- CD Block Name
- Dhanpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kantu
Location and Distance
Dohad is the nearest town listed for Kantu, about 18 km away. Dohad is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dhanpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Dohad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dohad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Dohad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 950.61 hectares
- Area
- 9.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,012 people in 274 households, with 966 male residents and 1,046 female residents. The average household size is 7.34, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.7% for Kantu. Population density works out to about 211.65 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 274
- Total Population
- 2,012
- Male Population
- 966
- Female Population
- 1,046
- Sex Ratio
- 1,082.82
- Average Household Size
- 7.34
- ST Population
- 2,006
- ST Male Population
- 963
- ST Female Population
- 1,043
- ST Population Share
- 99.7
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kantu list 2 government primary schools. 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
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Kantu.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kantu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major 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 Kantu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kantu is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kantu show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Pigeon Pea and net sown area is 228 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pigeon Pea
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 699.02 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.0
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.59 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 228.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 228 hectares
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Dohad district.
Which state is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Kantu under?
Kantu comes under Dhanpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kantu?
The Census village code of Kantu is 519618.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kantu under?
Kantu is listed under KANTU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhanpur.
What is the population of Kantu village?
The village record lists 2,012 people and 274 households for Kantu.
How many households are in Kantu village?
The village record lists 274 households for Kantu.
What is the male and female population of Kantu?
The record lists 966 male residents and 1,046 female residents for Kantu.
What is the sex ratio of Kantu village?
The sex ratio of Kantu is 1,082.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kantu village?
The reported geographical area of Kantu is 950.61 hectares.
What is the population density of Kantu village?
The approximate population density of Kantu is 211.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kantu?
The nearest town listed for Kantu is Dohad, about 18 km away.
How far is Kantu from the district headquarters?
Kantu is about 18 km from Dohad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kantu from the sub-district headquarters?
Kantu is about 15 km from Dhanpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kantu?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kantu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kantu?
For Kantu, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Pigeon Pea and net sown area is 228 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kantu.