Kantia - Bonth, Bhadrak

Kantia is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 14 km from Bhadrak. Ganijang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantia is 394858. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 756100 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kantia

According to the 2011 Census, Kantia village had a total population of 1,581 people, including 812 males and 769 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 92.45% and female literacy at 76.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kantia

Kantia 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 Kantia

Kantia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kantia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kantia is about 14 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 Kantia

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

Health Facilities in Kantia

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

FAQs about Kantia