Kantabanki - Soro, Balasore

Kantabanki is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Soro and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Kedarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabanki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabanki is 394002. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kantabanki

As per Census 2011, Kantabanki village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 228 males and 217 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 100 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantabanki

Kantabanki 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 Kantabanki

Kantabanki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kantabanki is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kantabanki is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantabanki

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

Health Facilities in Kantabanki

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

FAQs about Kantabanki