Indian Village Directory
Kanktya Village
Kanktya is an inhabited village in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344603, the Census 2011 record lists 2,100 people in 474 households and the reported area is 95.33 hectares. The local references include Sahid Matangini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 15 km.
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Quick answer: Kanktya is a village in Sahid Matangini Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344603 and 2,100 people in 474 households.
Village Code344603
Population2,100
Households474
Area95.33 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kanktya
- Census Village Code
- 344603
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Purba Medinipur
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sahid Matangini
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02473
- CD Block
- Sahid Matangini
- Households
- 474
- Population
- 2,100
- Male Population
- 1,069
- Female Population
- 1,031
- Sex Ratio
- 964.45
- Area
- 95.33 hectares
- Area
- 0.95 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Tamluk
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 721172
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kanktya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,100 people, 95.33 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Kanktya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kanktya falls under Sahid Matangini Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 344603.
- The record lists 2,100 people living in 474 households.
- The reported village area is 95.33 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Tamluk.
- 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 Density2,202.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanktya in the official administrative record. Census village code 344603 and Sahid Matangini CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 345
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02473
- Village Census Code
- 344603
- CD Block Code
- 0320
- CD Block Name
- Sahid Matangini
Location and Distance
Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Kanktya, about 15 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Burarihat
- District Headquarter
- Tamluk
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tamluk
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Tamluk
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 95.33 hectares
- Area
- 0.95 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,100 people in 474 households, with 1,069 male residents and 1,031 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 11.38% and ST share is 0% for Kanktya. Population density works out to about 2,202.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 474
- Total Population
- 2,100
- Male Population
- 1,069
- Female Population
- 1,031
- Sex Ratio
- 964.45
- Average Household Size
- 4.43
- SC Population
- 239
- SC Male Population
- 119
- SC Female Population
- 120
- SC Population Share
- 11.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanktya list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kanktya. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanktya 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
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanktya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanktya include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- 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 Kanktya is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kanktya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betel Vine and Flower, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 65 hectares (74.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Jari Works
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Betel Vine
- Handicrafts Commodities Second
- Earther Pot Making
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Flower
- Handicrafts Commodities Third
- Bamboo Works Busket
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.33
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 87.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 65.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 65 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanktya
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 |
3 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
3 |
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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721172 |
Purba Medinipur |
Sahid Matangini |
Astara |
Near Dimari High School Dimari, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721172 |
Purba Medinipur |
Sahid Matangini |
Kanktya |
Kaktia Bazar Nonakuri Mecheda Tamluk Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
721172 |
Purba Medinipur |
Sahid Matangini |
Kanktya |
Nonakuri Kanktia Bazar Yard Kanktia Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721172 |
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 Kanktya village located?
Kanktya is in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Kanktya village in?
Kanktya village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Kanktya village in?
Kanktya village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kanktya under?
Kanktya comes under Sahid Matangini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanktya?
The Census village code of Kanktya is 344603.
What is the population of Kanktya village?
The village record lists 2,100 people and 474 households for Kanktya.
How many households are in Kanktya village?
The village record lists 474 households for Kanktya.
What is the male and female population of Kanktya?
The record lists 1,069 male residents and 1,031 female residents for Kanktya.
What is the sex ratio of Kanktya village?
The sex ratio of Kanktya is 964.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanktya village?
The reported geographical area of Kanktya is 95.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanktya village?
The approximate population density of Kanktya is 2,202.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanktya?
The nearest town listed for Kanktya is Tamluk, about 15 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Kanktya?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kanktya.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanktya?
For Kanktya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betel Vine and Flower, net sown area is 87 hectares and irrigated land is 65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanktya?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanktya. These records include 1 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 Kanktya.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kanktya.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Kanktya.
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.