Indian Village Directory

Kanta Village

Kanta is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376763, the Census 2011 record lists 306 people in 64 households and the reported area is 211 hectares. The local references include Raikera Gram Panchayat, Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 110 km.

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Quick answer: Kanta is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376763 and 306 people in 64 households.
Village Code376763
Population306
Households64
Area211 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Kanta
Census Village Code
376763
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Gram Panchayat
Raikera
Households
64
Population
306
Male Population
151
Female Population
155
Sex Ratio
1,026.49
Area
211 hectares
Area
2.11 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kanta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 306 people, 211 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Kanta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSimdega
Sub-districtBano
CD BlockBano
Gram PanchayatRAIKERA
  • Kanta falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376763.
  • The record lists 306 people living in 64 households.
  • The reported village area is 211 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density145.02 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.49%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share74.18%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanta in the official administrative record. Census village code 376763, Raikera Gram Panchayat and Bano CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376763
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Bano
Gram Panchayat Name
Raikera

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Kanta, about 110 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bano
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
55 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
110 km
Total Geographical Area
211 hectares
Area
2.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 306 people in 64 households, with 151 male residents and 155 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 25.49% and ST share is 74.18% for Kanta. Population density works out to about 145.02 people per sq km.

Total Households
64
Total Population
306
Male Population
151
Female Population
155
Sex Ratio
1,026.49
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
78
SC Male Population
40
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
25.49
ST Population
227
ST Male Population
110
ST Female Population
117
ST Population Share
74.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanta list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanta include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanta include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
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 and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kanta is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanta show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Bamboo Basket and net sown area is 148.61 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Basket
Forest Area In Hectares
43.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.15
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.89 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
148.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
148.61 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 100%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 835201 Simdega Kolebira Lachragarh At and Post Lachragarh, Dist. Gumla, Jharkhand, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835201
Bank of India CRM 835201 Simdega Kolebira Lachragarh At and Post Lachragarh, Dist. Gumla, Jharkhand, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835201

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 Kanta village located?

Kanta is in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kanta village in?

Kanta village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Kanta village in?

Kanta village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kanta under?

Kanta comes under Bano Sub-district. 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 376763.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kanta under?

Kanta is listed under RAIKERA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bano.

What is the population of Kanta village?

The village record lists 306 people and 64 households for Kanta.

How many households are in Kanta village?

The village record lists 64 households for Kanta.

What is the male and female population of Kanta?

The record lists 151 male residents and 155 female residents for Kanta.

What is the sex ratio of Kanta village?

The sex ratio of Kanta is 1,026.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanta village?

The reported geographical area of Kanta is 211 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanta village?

The approximate population density of Kanta is 145.02 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 Simdega, about 110 km away.

How far is Kanta from the district headquarters?

Kanta is about 110 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanta from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanta is about 55 km from Bano, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kanta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanta?

For Kanta, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Bamboo Basket and net sown area is 148.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanta?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanta. These records include 1 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.