Kantigan - Rayagada, Gajapati
Kantigan is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Garabandha and around 85 km from Paralakhemundi. Gangabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantigan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantigan is 414865. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Kantigan 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.
Nearby Villages of Kantigan
Kantigan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kantigan
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kantigan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kantigan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kantigan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kantigan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantigan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kantigan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantigan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kantigan
Where is Kantigan located?
Kantigan village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantigan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantigan is Gangabada.
What is the pincode of Kantigan?
The pincode of Kantigan is 761215.