Kantha

Kantha is a village located in Baunsuni tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Baunsuni (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Bahira is the gram panchayat of Kantha village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantha unique in its vibrant Baunsuni-Baudh region. You’ll see Kantha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kantha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantha is 418221. The village spans a total geographical area of 192 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762015. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Kantha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantha

Population of Kantha

According to the 2011 Census, Kantha has a total population of about 845, with approximately 398 males and 447 females. The sex ratio is around 1123 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 247 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 33. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.23%, with male literacy at about 60.05% and female literacy near 39.60%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantha. As per the 2011 stats, Kantha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kantha

Knowing the nearby villages of Kantha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantha.

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