Kantamal

Kantamal is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Kantamal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kantamal unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Kantamal’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 Kantamal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantamal is 417705. The village spans a total geographical area of 284 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Tarbha is nearest town to Kantamal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantamal 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 Kantamal

Population of Kantamal

According to the 2011 Census, Kantamal has a total population of about 1,249, with approximately 626 males and 623 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 203 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 51. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.09%, with male literacy at about 76.04% and female literacy near 58.11%. There are around 309 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantamal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantamal

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

Nearby Villages of Kantamal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantamal