Kanthapur - Athgarh, Cuttack

Kanthapur is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Gurudijhatia and around 30 km from Cuttack. Gobara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthapur is 399160. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kanthapur

As per Census 2011, Kanthapur village has a total population of 162 people, consisting of 76 males and 86 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanthapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanthapur

Kanthapur 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 Kanthapur

Kanthapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garudijhatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Kanthapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kanthapur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthapur

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

Health Facilities in Kanthapur

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

FAQs about Kanthapur