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

According to the 2011 Census, Kantaripata village had a total population of 741 people, including 384 males and 357 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.13%, with male literacy at 98.55% and female literacy at 91.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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