Kantapahari is an inhabited village in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 336205, the Census 2011 record lists 968 people in 203 households and the reported area is 71.31 hectares. The local references include Binpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 27 km.
In short:
Kantapahari is a village in Binpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 336205 and 968 people in 203 households.
Village Code336205
Population968
Households203
Area71.31 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram
Detailed village profile
Kantapahari at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 968 people, 71.31 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Kantapahari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kantapahari falls under Binpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 336205.
The record lists 968 people living in 203 households.
The reported village area is 71.31 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
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
Kantapahari
Census Village Code
336205
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - I
Sub-district Census Code
02442
CD Block
Binpur - I
Households
203
Population
968
Male Population
487
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
987.68
Area
71.31 hectares
Area
0.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
27 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721121
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 Density1,357.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.77 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share62.09%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.31%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantapahari in the official administrative record. Census village code 336205 and Binpur - I CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02442
Village Census Code
336205
CD Block Code
0289
CD Block Name
Binpur - I
Location and Distance
Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Kantapahari, about 27 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Binpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.9 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
27 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
27 km
Total Geographical Area
71.31 hectares
Area
0.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 968 people in 203 households, with 487 male residents and 481 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 62.09% and ST share is 0.31% for Kantapahari. Population density works out to about 1,357.45 people per sq km.
Total Households
203
Total Population
968
Male Population
487
Female Population
481
Sex Ratio
987.68
Average Household Size
4.77
SC Population
601
SC Male Population
295
SC Female Population
306
SC Population Share
62.09
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.31
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kantapahari 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantapahari include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.34 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kantapahari include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kantapahari include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kantapahari is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kantapahari show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.35 hectares and irrigated land is 15.14 hectares (26.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.62
Net Area Sown In Hectares
57.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
42.21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.14
Canals Area In Hectares
15.14 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
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.
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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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
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
4
80%
CRM
1
20%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
3
60%
Canara Bank
1
20%
Axis Bank Limited
1
20%
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
Canara Bank
ATM
721121
Paschim Medinipur
Garbeta - II
Jagardanga
Jagardanga Gram Panchayat Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121
Po : Amlagora Dist:midnapore, West Bengal Dist : Paschim Midnapore State: West Bengal Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West…
State Bank of India
ATM
721121
Paschim Medinipur
Garbeta - I
Garbeta (Ct)
Village: Gangani State Bank of India Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721121
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 Kantapahari village located?
Kantapahari is in Binpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kantapahari village in?
Kantapahari village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Kantapahari village in?
Kantapahari village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kantapahari under?
Kantapahari comes under Binpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kantapahari?
The Census village code of Kantapahari is 336205.
What is the population of Kantapahari village?
The village record lists 968 people and 203 households for Kantapahari.
How many households are in Kantapahari village?
The village record lists 203 households for Kantapahari.
What is the male and female population of Kantapahari?
The record lists 487 male residents and 481 female residents for Kantapahari.
What is the sex ratio of Kantapahari village?
The sex ratio of Kantapahari is 987.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kantapahari village?
The reported geographical area of Kantapahari is 71.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Kantapahari village?
The approximate population density of Kantapahari is 1,357.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kantapahari?
The nearest town listed for Kantapahari is Jhargram, about 27 km away.
How far is Kantapahari from the sub-district headquarters?
Kantapahari is about 10.9 km from Binpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kantapahari?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kantapahari.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kantapahari?
For Kantapahari, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 57.35 hectares and irrigated land is 15.14 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kantapahari?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kantapahari. These records include 3 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 Kantapahari.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Kantapahari.
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.