Kantol - Kaniha, Angul

Kantol is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Rengali Damsite and around 65 km from Anugul . Arkil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantol is 403714. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 759105 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kantol

As per Census 2011, Kantol village has a total population of 82 people, consisting of 36 males and 46 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,277 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 42 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantol

Kantol 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 Kantol

Kantol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kantol is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kantol is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantol

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

Health Facilities in Kantol

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

FAQs about Kantol