Kantu is an inhabited village in Ghoghamba Taluka of Panch Mahals district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 518745, the Census 2011 record lists 3,583 people in 548 households and the reported area is 861.89 hectares. The local references include Kantu Gram Panchayat, Ghoghamba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Devgadbaria at about 22 km.
In short:
Kantu is a village in Ghoghamba Taluka, Panch Mahals district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 518745 and 3,583 people in 548 households.
Village Code518745
Population3,583
Households548
Area861.89 hectares
Nearest TownDevgadbaria
Detailed village profile
Kantu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,583 people, 861.89 hectares of reported area and Devgadbaria as the nearest town reference for Kantu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kantu falls under Ghoghamba Taluka in Panch Mahals district, Gujarat.
The Census village code is 518745.
The record lists 3,583 people living in 548 households.
The reported village area is 861.89 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Devgadbaria.
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 Village Facts
Village
Kantu
Census Village Code
518745
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Panch Mahals
District Census Code
484
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghoghamba
Sub-district Census Code
03887
CD Block
Ghoghamba
Gram Panchayat
Kantu
Households
548
Population
3,583
Male Population
1,797
Female Population
1,786
Sex Ratio
993.88
Area
861.89 hectares
Area
8.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Devgadbaria
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
389380
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density415.71 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.54 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.98%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share39.94%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantu in the official administrative record. Census village code 518745, Kantu Gram Panchayat and Ghoghamba CD Block.
State Census Code
24
District Census Code
484
Sub-district Census Code
03887
Village Census Code
518745
CD Block Code
0166
Gram Panchayat Code
29
CD Block Name
Ghoghamba
Gram Panchayat Name
Kantu
Location and Distance
Devgadbaria is the nearest town listed for Kantu, about 22 km away. Godhra is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Ghoghamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Godhra
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Devgadbaria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
26 km
Nearest Town
Devgadbaria
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
861.89 hectares
Area
8.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,583 people in 548 households, with 1,797 male residents and 1,786 female residents. The average household size is 6.54, and SC share is 0.98% and ST share is 39.94% for Kantu. Population density works out to about 415.71 people per sq km.
Total Households
548
Total Population
3,583
Male Population
1,797
Female Population
1,786
Sex Ratio
993.88
Average Household Size
6.54
SC Population
35
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
0.98
ST Population
1,431
ST Male Population
712
ST Female Population
719
ST Population Share
39.94
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kantu list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantu include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
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.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
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 Kantu include commercial bank, 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.
Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
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 479.8 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
4.19 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.07
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.19 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
365.01 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.63 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
479.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
479.8 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
71%
CRM
2
29%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of Baroda
3
43%
Au Small Finance Bank Limited
1
14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
14%
Punjab National Bank
1
14%
Bank of India
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Au Small Finance Bank Limited
ATM
389380
Dohad
Devgadbaria
Devgadbaria (M)
Rajmahal Road, at and Post-Devgah Baria, Dist-Dahod Shop No.12 and 13, Lala Bhai Park, Near Adhar Mall, Dohad, Gujarat…
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
Where is Kantu village located?
Kantu is in Ghoghamba Taluka of Panch Mahals district in Gujarat, India.
Which district is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Panch Mahals district.
Which state is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Kantu under?
Kantu comes under Ghoghamba 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 518745.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kantu under?
Kantu is listed under KANTU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghoghamba.
What is the population of Kantu village?
The village record lists 3,583 people and 548 households for Kantu.
How many households are in Kantu village?
The village record lists 548 households for Kantu.
What is the male and female population of Kantu?
The record lists 1,797 male residents and 1,786 female residents for Kantu.
What is the sex ratio of Kantu village?
The sex ratio of Kantu is 993.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kantu village?
The reported geographical area of Kantu is 861.89 hectares.
What is the population density of Kantu village?
The approximate population density of Kantu is 415.71 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 Devgadbaria, about 22 km away.
How far is Kantu from the district headquarters?
Kantu is about 36 km from Godhra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kantu from the sub-district headquarters?
Kantu is about 22 km from Ghoghamba, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kantu?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 1 government secondary school 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 479.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kantu?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kantu. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.