Kantu is an inhabited village in Ratu Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374078, the Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 160 households and the reported area is 114 hectares. The local references include Kantu Lahan Gram Panchayat, Ratu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 18 km.
In short:
Kantu is a village in Ratu Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374078 and 766 people in 160 households.
Village Code374078
Population766
Households160
Area114 hectares
Detailed village profile
Kantu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 766 people, 114 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Kantu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kantu falls under Ratu Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 374078.
The record lists 766 people living in 160 households.
The reported village area is 114 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
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
374078
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Ranchi
District Census Code
364
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ratu
Sub-district Census Code
02691
CD Block
Ratu
Gram Panchayat
Kantu Lahan
Households
160
Population
766
Male Population
391
Female Population
375
Sex Ratio
959.08
Area
114 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835222
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 Density671.93 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.78%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share63.45%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantu in the official administrative record. Census village code 374078, Kantu Lahan Gram Panchayat and Ratu CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
364
Sub-district Census Code
02691
Village Census Code
374078
CD Block Code
0197
CD Block Name
Ratu
Gram Panchayat Name
Kantu Lahan
Location and Distance
Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Kantu, about 18 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
District Headquarter
Ranchi
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
114 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 766 people in 160 households, with 391 male residents and 375 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0.78% and ST share is 63.45% for Kantu. Population density works out to about 671.93 people per sq km.
Total Households
160
Total Population
766
Male Population
391
Female Population
375
Sex Ratio
959.08
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.78
ST Population
486
ST Male Population
244
ST Female Population
242
ST Population Share
63.45
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kantu list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kantu. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
9
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
6
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantu include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kantu include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
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 Kantu include commercial bank, cooperative bank, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kantu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 50.97 hectares and irrigated land is 0.4 hectares (0.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
50.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.4
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
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 reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
9
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
7
58%
CRM
5
42%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
3
25%
State Bank of India
2
17%
Bank of Baroda
1
8.3%
Central Bank of India
1
8.3%
Idbi Bank Limited
1
8.3%
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
Bank of Baroda
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Ratu Chatti, at Deokutir in Front of Ratu Post Office, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
Axis Bank Limited
CRM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Po Ps Ratu, Dist Ranchi, Jharkhand Ground Floor, 13 A, Radio Station Road, Beside Vidya Mandir School, Ranchi, Jharkhan…
Bank of India
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Ratu Ranchi New Health Care Hospital Tilta Chowk Ratu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
Central Bank of India
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Hehal Kanthi Tand Chowk Ratu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
Idbi Bank Limited
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
VILL- Ratu Chatti Po+ps Ratu Near Boi Ratu Branch, Ranchi PIN-835222 Jharkhand VILL- Ratu Chatti Po+ps Ratu Near Boi Ra…
Indian Bank
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Khalari Main Road Kathitand Chowk, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
State Bank of India
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Main Road, Kathitand Chowk Kanthitand Ratu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
Bank of India
ATM
835222
Ranchi
Ratu
Ratu (Ct)
Main Road Kathitand Chowk Kathitand, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835222
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 Ratu Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Kantu village in?
Kantu village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Kantu under?
Kantu comes under Ratu Sub-district. 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 374078.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kantu under?
Kantu is listed under KANTU LAHAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ratu.
What is the population of Kantu village?
The village record lists 766 people and 160 households for Kantu.
How many households are in Kantu village?
The village record lists 160 households for Kantu.
What is the male and female population of Kantu?
The record lists 391 male residents and 375 female residents for Kantu.
What is the sex ratio of Kantu village?
The sex ratio of Kantu is 959.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kantu village?
The reported geographical area of Kantu is 114 hectares.
What is the population density of Kantu village?
The approximate population density of Kantu is 671.93 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 Ranchi, about 18 km away.
How far is Kantu from the district headquarters?
Kantu is about 20 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kantu?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kantu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kantu?
For Kantu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 50.97 hectares and irrigated land is 0.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kantu?
The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kantu. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kantu.
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.