Kantabahal Village Overview
Kantabahal is a village in Kundheigola tehsil of Debagarh district, Odisha. It lies about 23 km from Kundheigola tehsil headquarters and around 53 km from Debagarh district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kantabahal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kantabahal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabahal is 383067. The village covers a geographical area of 634 hectares and has a pincode of 768109. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Kantabahal
Population & Demographics of Kantabahal
This section provides population and demographic details of Kantabahal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,087 | 551 | 536 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 71 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 257 | 136 | 121 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 508 | 256 | 252 |
| Literate Population | 653 | 376 | 277 |
| Illiterate Population | 434 | 175 | 259 |
Key population details of Kantabahal village are given below:
- Kantabahal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,087, including approximately 551 males and 536 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 257 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 508 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kantabahal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.07%.
- There are around 264 households in Kantabahal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kantabahal
Transport facilities help residents of Kantabahal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kantabahal
The following villages are located close to Kantabahal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kantabahal
- Where is Kantabahal located?
- Kantabahal village is located in Kundheigola Tehsil, Debagarh district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kantabahal?
- Kantabahal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kantabahal?
- The pincode of Kantabahal is 768109.
- What is the population of Kantabahal?
- Kantabahal has a total population of 1,087, including 551 males and 536 females.
- How many households are there in Kantabahal?
- There are 264 households in Kantabahal.
- What is the literacy rate in Kantabahal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kantabahal is 60.07%. Male literacy is 68.24% and female literacy is 51.68%.