Kantakhamba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kantakhamba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Garabandha and around 90 km from Paralakhemundi. Gangabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantakhamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantakhamba is 414867. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kantakhamba 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 Kantakhamba

As per Census 2011, Kantakhamba village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 25 males and 32 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,280 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 54 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantakhamba

Kantakhamba 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 Kantakhamba

Public transport in the Kantakhamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kantakhamba is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kantakhamba is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantakhamba

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

Health Facilities in Kantakhamba

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

FAQs about Kantakhamba