Kantaripata - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kantaripata is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baligorada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantaripata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantaripata is 402370. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kantaripata

As per Census 2011, Kantaripata village has a total population of 741 people, consisting of 384 males and 357 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantaripata

Kantaripata 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 Kantaripata

Kantaripata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Kantaripata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kantaripata is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantaripata

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

Health Facilities in Kantaripata

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

FAQs about Kantaripata