Indian Village Directory

Kantagora Village

Kantagora is an inhabited village in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 332461, the Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 154 households and the reported area is 731.79 hectares. The local references include Bundwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamshedpur at about 78 km.

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Quick answer: Kantagora is a village in Bundwan Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 332461 and 737 people in 154 households.
Village Code332461
Population737
Households154
Area731.79 hectares
Nearest TownJamshedpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kantagora
Census Village Code
332461
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bundwan
Sub-district Census Code
02397
CD Block
Bundwan
Households
154
Population
737
Male Population
354
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
1,081.92
Area
731.79 hectares
Area
7.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamshedpur
Nearest Town Distance
78 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723129
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kantagora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 737 people, 731.79 hectares of reported area and Jamshedpur as the nearest town reference for Kantagora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockBundwan
CD BlockBundwan
  • Kantagora falls under Bundwan Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 332461.
  • The record lists 737 people living in 154 households.
  • The reported village area is 731.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamshedpur.
  • 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 Density100.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share92.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantagora in the official administrative record. Census village code 332461 and Bundwan CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02397
Village Census Code
332461
CD Block Code
0244
CD Block Name
Bundwan

Location and Distance

Jamshedpur is the nearest town listed for Kantagora, about 78 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 77.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bandwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
77.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamshedpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
78 km
Nearest Town
Jamshedpur
Distance from Nearest Town
78 km
Total Geographical Area
731.79 hectares
Area
7.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 737 people in 154 households, with 354 male residents and 383 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 92.4% for Kantagora. Population density works out to about 100.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
154
Total Population
737
Male Population
354
Female Population
383
Sex Ratio
1,081.92
Average Household Size
4.79
ST Population
681
ST Male Population
319
ST Female Population
362
ST Population Share
92.4
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kantagora list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kantagora. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantagora include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kantagora.

Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kantagora 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.

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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kantagora is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kantagora show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 101.57 hectares and irrigated land is 6.07 hectares (6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetable
Forest Area In Hectares
602.58 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.74
Net Area Sown In Hectares
101.57
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
95.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.07
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.07 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
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kantagora

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
2
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Chila Road Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129
State Bank of India ATM 723129 Puruliya Bundwan Bandoan (Ct) Purulia Bandwan, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723129

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 Kantagora village located?

Kantagora is in Bundwan Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kantagora village in?

Kantagora village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Kantagora village in?

Kantagora village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kantagora under?

Kantagora comes under Bundwan Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kantagora?

The Census village code of Kantagora is 332461.

What is the population of Kantagora village?

The village record lists 737 people and 154 households for Kantagora.

How many households are in Kantagora village?

The village record lists 154 households for Kantagora.

What is the male and female population of Kantagora?

The record lists 354 male residents and 383 female residents for Kantagora.

What is the sex ratio of Kantagora village?

The sex ratio of Kantagora is 1,081.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kantagora village?

The reported geographical area of Kantagora is 731.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Kantagora village?

The approximate population density of Kantagora is 100.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kantagora?

The nearest town listed for Kantagora is Jamshedpur, about 78 km away.

How far is Kantagora from the district headquarters?

Kantagora is about 77.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kantagora from the sub-district headquarters?

Kantagora is about 17.6 km from Bandwan, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kantagora?

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

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

For Kantagora, reported agricultural commodities include Vegetable, net sown area is 101.57 hectares and irrigated land is 6.07 hectares.

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

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

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.