Kantanagar is an inhabited village in Sagardighi Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 314281, the Census 2011 record lists 9,453 people in 1,769 households and the reported area is 247.86 hectares. The local references include Sagardighi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jangipur at about 17 km.
In short:
Kantanagar is a village in Sagardighi Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 314281 and 9,453 people in 1,769 households.
Village Code314281
Population9,453
Households1,769
Area247.86 hectares
Nearest TownJangipur
Detailed village profile
Kantanagar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,453 people, 247.86 hectares of reported area and Jangipur as the nearest town reference for Kantanagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kantanagar falls under Sagardighi Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 314281.
The record lists 9,453 people living in 1,769 households.
The reported village area is 247.86 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jangipur.
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
Kantanagar
Census Village Code
314281
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sagardighi
Sub-district Census Code
02230
CD Block
Sagardighi
Households
1,769
Population
9,453
Male Population
4,797
Female Population
4,656
Sex Ratio
970.61
Area
247.86 hectares
Area
2.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Jangipur
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742227
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 Density3,813.85 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.33%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantanagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 314281 and Sagardighi CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02230
Village Census Code
314281
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Sagardighi
Location and Distance
Jangipur is the nearest town listed for Kantanagar, about 17 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sagardighi
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Jangipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Jangipur
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
247.86 hectares
Area
2.48 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,453 people in 1,769 households, with 4,797 male residents and 4,656 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 11.33% and ST share is 0% for Kantanagar. Population density works out to about 3,813.85 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,769
Total Population
9,453
Male Population
4,797
Female Population
4,656
Sex Ratio
970.61
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
1,071
SC Male Population
540
SC Female Population
531
SC Population Share
11.33
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kantanagar list 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantanagar 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
160 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kantanagar 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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 Kantanagar 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kantanagar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 20 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kantanagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 191.49 hectares and irrigated land is 180 hectares (94% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
191.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.49 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
180.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
5 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
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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Bank of India
1
33%
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 India
ATM
742227
Murshidabad
Raninagar - II
Rajanagar
Rajanagar, Teh.janjipur, 742227, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742227
State Bank of India
CRM
742227
Murshidabad
Raghunathganj - I
Mirzapur (Ct)
Address VILL : Mirzapur Po:gankar Dist:murshidabad, West Bengal Dist : Murshidabad State: West Bengal Post-Gankar, Mirj…
State Bank of India
ATM
742227
Murshidabad
Farakka
Farakka Barrage Township (Ct)
Basudevpur Chachanda Basudevpur, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742227
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 Kantanagar village located?
Kantanagar is in Sagardighi Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kantanagar village in?
Kantanagar village is in Murshidabad district.
Which state is Kantanagar village in?
Kantanagar village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kantanagar under?
Kantanagar comes under Sagardighi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kantanagar?
The Census village code of Kantanagar is 314281.
What is the population of Kantanagar village?
The village record lists 9,453 people and 1,769 households for Kantanagar.
How many households are in Kantanagar village?
The village record lists 1,769 households for Kantanagar.
What is the male and female population of Kantanagar?
The record lists 4,797 male residents and 4,656 female residents for Kantanagar.
What is the sex ratio of Kantanagar village?
The sex ratio of Kantanagar is 970.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kantanagar village?
The reported geographical area of Kantanagar is 247.86 hectares.
What is the population density of Kantanagar village?
The approximate population density of Kantanagar is 3,813.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kantanagar?
The nearest town listed for Kantanagar is Jangipur, about 17 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Kantanagar?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kantanagar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kantanagar?
For Kantanagar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 191.49 hectares and irrigated land is 180 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kantanagar?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kantanagar. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kantanagar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kantanagar.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kantanagar.
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.