Kantora - Patan, Jabalpur

Kantora is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Simeriya (jaraund) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantora is 489507. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.25 hectares and falls under the 482002 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kantora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantora

As per Census 2011, Kantora village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 480 males and 416 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kantora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kantora

Kantora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kantora

Public transport in the Kantora is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Kantora is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kantora is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantora village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kantora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantora village are given below:

FAQs about Kantora