Kanthi village, Nayagram block | Pincode 721135

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Kanthi is a village in Nayagram mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal. It has a population of 123 across 27 households, with a literacy rate of 39%. The village is located at PIN 721135.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

TAGAR BHAKTA

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LGD code: 340878
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population: 123
Households: 27
Literacy rate: 39%
Sex ratio: 783 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 85
Distance to district centre: 35 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Kolkata: 141 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1042 km
Nearest railway station: Nekurseni · 24 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kharikamathani Rural Hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kanthi compares

By population, Kanthi ranks #260 of 336 villages in Nayagram mandal.

Literacy rate

39.0%

−16.8% vs mandal average

Kanthi: 39.0%
Nayagram mandal: 55.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

783

−205 vs mandal average

Kanthi: 783
Nayagram mandal: 988

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.2 vs mandal average

Kanthi: 4.6
Nayagram mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kanthi at a glance

Kanthi is a village of 123 people in 27 households (Census 2011) in Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 260th-largest of 336 villages in Nayagram block. Literacy is 39%, 17 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 783 women per 1,000 men. It lies 35 km from the Jhargram district centre, 35 km from Sabra, the nearest town, 24 km from Nekurseni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721135, served by Kultikri post office; the LGD village code is 340878. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kharikamathani Rural Hospital, 11 km away. The sarpanch is TAGAR BHAKTA, and the village votes in Nayagram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amiya Kisku. The population is estimated at 138 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kanthi · this village	123	39%	—
Kanthi · Rasagobindapur	639	50%	0 km N
Kanthi · Betanati	669	51%	0 km N
Chalta Bera · Nayagram	184	65%	0.9 km E
Athel Pur · Nayagram	20	55%	1.1 km NE
Bara Jharia · Nayagram	560	45%	1.2 km N
Bag Doba · Nayagram	705	47%	1.3 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kanthi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 101.43
Irrigated area (ha): 15
Forest area (ha): 40.47

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kanthi

LGD code: 340878
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population (Census 2011): 123
Population (projected 2026): 138
Households: 27
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 783
Literacy rate: 39.0%
Coordinates: 22.09895°N, 87.09616°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nayagram
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amiya Kisku
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: TAGAR BHAKTA
Block / Mandal: Nayagram

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Kanthi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

123

Census 2011 baseline

+12.2%

Population · 2026

138

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 123Census 2011
Households: 27Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 783 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1382026 proj. · +12.2% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Kanthi

Mandal centre

Nayagram · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 16,280 people

Sabra · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata141 kmcapital
Hyderabad1042 km
Delhi1229 km
Chennai1236 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNekurseni24 km
Hospital / PHCKharikamathani Rural Hospital11 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank32 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum36 km
CollegeDepartment of Humanities and Social Science33 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station33 km

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People often ask about Kanthi

What is the pincode of Kanthi?

The pincode of Kanthi, Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721135. The post office is Kultikri.

Which post office delivers to Kanthi?

Mail for Kanthi is delivered through Kultikri post office, pincode 721135, in Nayagram block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kanthi located?

Kanthi is a village in Nayagram block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Kanthi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanthi village has a population of 123 across 27 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kanthi?

The current sarpanch of Kanthi gram panchayat is TAGAR BHAKTA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanthi in?

Kanthi falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kanthi in?

Kanthi falls under the Nayagram assembly constituency (AC #220) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Kanthi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kanthi village is 39.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanthi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kanthi village is 783 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kanthi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kanthi, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Kanthi from Jhargram district centre?

Kanthi is approximately 35 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kanthi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanthi village is 340878.

Which is the nearest town to Kanthi?

Sabra (population 16,280, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Kanthi in a straight line.

How big is Kanthi compared to other villages in Nayagram block?

Kanthi ranks 260 of 336 villages in Nayagram block by Census 2011 population (123 residents).

How far is Kanthi from Kolkata?

Kanthi is about 141 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 183 km.

How far is Kanthi from Hyderabad?

Kanthi is about 1042 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1355 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kanthi?

Nekurseni is the nearest railway station to Kanthi, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kanthi?

Kharikamathani Rural Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kanthi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kanthi?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kanthi, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kanthi?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Kanthi, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Kanthi?

Kanthi falls under Nayagram assembly constituency (AC 220). The sitting MLA is Amiya Kisku (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kanthi?

Kanthi is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Kanthi in 2026?

Kanthi is estimated at 138 people in 2026, up about 12% from 123 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kanthi in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Kanthi in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kanthi?

TAGAR BHAKTA is the sarpanch of Kanthi gram panchayat, Nayagram block. See the sarpanch list of Nayagram block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)