Kentala - Nischintakoili, Cuttack

Kentala is a village situated in the Nischintakoili tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nischintakoili and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kentalo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kentala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kentala is 399788. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 754209 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kentala

As per Census 2011, Kentala village has a total population of 2,615 people, consisting of 1,350 males and 1,265 females. The village has 615 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,785 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 651 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kentala

Kentala 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 Kentala

Kentala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Kentala is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kentala

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

Health Facilities in Kentala

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

FAQs about Kentala