Kantika

Kantika is a village located in Dhusuri tehsil of Bhadrak district in Odisha, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Dhusuri (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Raipur is the gram panchayat of Kantika village.

Kantika has its own place in the vibrant Bhadrak region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kantika

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantika is 395298. The village spans a total geographical area of 217 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756119. Bhadrak is nearest town to Kantika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Kantika

Below is a concise population overview of Kantika as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,056 1,085 971
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 245 139 106
Scheduled Castes (SC) 414 219 195
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,587 895 692
Illiterate Population 469 190 279

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kantika village:

  • The total population of Kantika village is around 2,056, including approximately 1,085 males and 971 females, with a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 245 children aged 0–6 years in Kantika village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kantika village has 414 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kantika village is about 77.19%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 71.27%.
  • There are around 417 households in Kantika village.

Connectivity of Kantika

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kantika

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

Gadagadi Raipur Maudpur Jagannath Badi Kathamunda Nidhibindha Khatuapatna Sundarpur Olaga Kuleipada Bankamuhan

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantika

Where is Kantika located?
Kantika village is situated in Dhusuri Tehsil, within the Bhadrak district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantika?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantika is Raipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kantika?
The pincode of Kantika is 756119, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kantika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantika is 2,056, with 1,085 males and 971 females.
How many households are there in Kantika as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kantika village has a total of 417 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kantika as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantika is 77.19%. The male literacy rate is 82.49%, while the female literacy rate is 71.27%.