Kantor - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Kantor is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantor is 402269. The village covers a total geographical area of 547 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kantor 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 Kantor

According to the 2011 Census, Kantor village had a total population of 2,577 people, including 1,353 males and 1,224 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 68.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantor

Kantor 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 Kantor

Public transport in the Kantor is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Kantor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kantor is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantor

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

Health Facilities in Kantor

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

FAQs about Kantor