Kantabania - Balasore
Kantabania is a village situated in the Balasore tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Basta and around 13 km from Baleshwar. Dahapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabania village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabania is 392583. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Kantabania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kantabania
Kantabania 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahapur | South | 0.62 km |
| Nayapara | North | 0.99 km |
| Chakrainsuan | North-West | 1.28 km |
| Alaol | South-West | 1.30 km |
| Banta | North-West | 1.34 km |
| Paramanandapur | South-East | 1.48 km |
| Khandahar | North-West | 1.64 km |
| Gobinda | North-East | 1.76 km |
| Rainsuan | West | 1.90 km |
| Bahadalpur | West | 1.93 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kantabania
Kantabania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haldipada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kantabania is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kantabania is about 13 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 Kantabania
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantabania village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Kantabania
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantabania village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kantabania
Where is Kantabania located?
Kantabania village is located in Balasore Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantabania?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantabania is Dahapada.
What is the pincode of Kantabania?
The pincode of Kantabania is 756029.