Kantakhali - Patrapur, Ganjam

Kantakhali is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from Jarada and around 87 km from Chatrapur. Turubudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantakhali is 413117. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 761209 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Kantakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Kantakhali village had a total population of 341 people, including 165 males and 176 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 44.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantakhali

Kantakhali 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 Kantakhali

Kantakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Kantakhali is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kantakhali is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantakhali

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

Health Facilities in Kantakhali

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

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