Kantamal

Kantamal is a Town and Tehsil in Baudh District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kantamal Block (CD) is 03127. The total area of Kantamal Tehsil is 612 km². Kantamal has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kantamal Tehsil

Kantamal Tehsil has a total of 218 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kantamal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kantamal Tehsil

The population profile of Kantamal Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kantamal Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 77,483 people. Includes nearly 38,719 males and 38,764 females. Rural population is about 77,483 people.
• There are around 12,179 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,203 boys and 5,976 girls.
• Literate population is about 41,685 people. Non-literate population is around 35,798 people.
• There are nearly 19,222 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kantamal Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kantamal Tehsil is approximately 13,393 people, including 6,666 males and 6,727 females. Around 13,393 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kantamal Tehsil is about 16,870 people, including 8,444 males and 8,426 females. Around 16,870 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 127 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 127 people per sq. km.