Kanteikoli - Mohana, Gajapati

Kanteikoli is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Mohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanteikoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanteikoli is 413763. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Kanteikoli

As per Census 2011, Kanteikoli village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 174 males and 180 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanteikoli

Kanteikoli 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 Kanteikoli

Kanteikoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kanteikoli is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kanteikoli is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanteikoli

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

Health Facilities in Kanteikoli

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

FAQs about Kanteikoli