Where is Kanthali village located?
Kanthali is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kanthali Village
Kanthali is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331412, the Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 78 households and the reported area is 257.48 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 13 km.
Village Code331412
Population505
Households78
Area257.48 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kanthali
- Census Village Code
- 331412
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 78
- Population
- 505
- Male Population
- 261
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 934.87
- Area
- 257.48 hectares
- Area
- 2.57 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kanthali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 505 people, 257.48 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Kanthali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kanthali falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331412.
- The record lists 505 people living in 78 households.
- The reported village area is 257.48 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density196.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.22%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanthali in the official administrative record. Census village code 331412 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331412
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Kanthali, about 13 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52.4 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 9.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52.4 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 257.48 hectares
- Area
- 2.57 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 505 people in 78 households, with 261 male residents and 244 female residents. The average household size is 6.47, and SC share is 38.22% and ST share is 16.83% for Kanthali. Population density works out to about 196.13 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 78
- Total Population
- 505
- Male Population
- 261
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 934.87
- Average Household Size
- 6.47
- SC Population
- 193
- SC Male Population
- 100
- SC Female Population
- 93
- SC Population Share
- 38.22
- ST Population
- 85
- ST Male Population
- 43
- ST Female Population
- 42
- ST Population Share
- 16.83
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kanthali 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanthali include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- 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
- 34.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kanthali include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kanthali include self-help groups, ASHA services 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kanthali is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kanthali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 199.77 hectares and irrigated land is 82.15 hectares (41.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 23.31
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 199.77
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 117.62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 82.15
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 82.15 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kanthali village in?
Kanthali village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Kanthali village in?
Kanthali village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kanthali under?
Kanthali comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kanthali?
The Census village code of Kanthali is 331412.
What is the population of Kanthali village?
The village record lists 505 people and 78 households for Kanthali.
How many households are in Kanthali village?
The village record lists 78 households for Kanthali.
What is the male and female population of Kanthali?
The record lists 261 male residents and 244 female residents for Kanthali.
What is the sex ratio of Kanthali village?
The sex ratio of Kanthali is 934.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kanthali village?
The reported geographical area of Kanthali is 257.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Kanthali village?
The approximate population density of Kanthali is 196.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kanthali?
The nearest town listed for Kanthali is Jhalda, about 13 km away.
How far is Kanthali from the district headquarters?
Kanthali is about 52.4 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kanthali from the sub-district headquarters?
Kanthali is about 9.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kanthali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kanthali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanthali?
For Kanthali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 199.77 hectares and irrigated land is 82.15 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kanthali.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kanthali.