Kantiokateni - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Kantiokateni is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tumusingha and around 23 km from Dhenkanal. Kantiokatnei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantiokateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantiokateni is 402841. The village covers a total geographical area of 1288 hectares and falls under the 759026 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kantiokateni

According to the 2011 Census, Kantiokateni village had a total population of 4,351 people, including 2,238 males and 2,113 females, living in 1,007 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.50%, with male literacy at 89.92% and female literacy at 72.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 808, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,3512,2382,113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433243190
Scheduled Castes (SC)808418390
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1084365
Literate Population3,1931,7941,399
Illiterate Population1,158444714

Nearby Villages of Kantiokateni

Kantiokateni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TumusinghaWest2.44 km
KhuntabatiEast2.74 km
KantioputasahiSouth-East2.93 km
JakaSouth-East3.32 km
SalapadaEast3.36 km
RoutapadaSouth-East3.93 km
Srimula (sirimula)West4.18 km
Arnnapurnapur (kha)North4.19 km
MandukhuraSouth-East4.33 km
MaragadiaSouth-East4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kantiokateni

Public transport in the Kantiokateni is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kantiokateni is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantiokateni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kantiokateni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kantiokateni

Where is Kantiokateni located?

Kantiokateni village is located in Kamakshyanagar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kantiokateni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kantiokateni is Kantiokatnei.

What is the pincode of Kantiokateni?

The pincode of Kantiokateni is 759026.

What is the population of Kantiokateni?

Kantiokateni had a total population of 4,351, including 2,238 males and 2,113 females.

How many households are there in Kantiokateni?

Kantiokateni had 1,007 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kantiokateni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kantiokateni was 81.50%. Male literacy was 89.92% and female literacy was 72.75%.