Kentala

Kentala is a village located in Nischintakoili tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Nischintakoili (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Kentalo is the gram panchayat of Kentala village.

Here you can discover what makes Kentala unique in its vibrant Nischintakoili-Cuttack region. You’ll see Kentala’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 Kentala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kentala is 399788. The village spans a total geographical area of 325 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754209. Cuttack is nearest town to Kentala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kentala 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 Mahanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kentala

Population of Kentala

According to the 2011 Census, Kentala has a total population of about 2,615, with approximately 1,350 males and 1,265 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 313 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 651 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 330. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.26%, with male literacy at about 72.07% and female literacy near 64.19%. There are around 615 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kentala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kentala

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

Nearby Villages of Kentala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kentala