Kantira

Kantira is a village located in Sukinda tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sukinda (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Bartanda is the gram panchayat of Kantira village.

Kantira has its own place in the vibrant Jajapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kantira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantira is 400443. The village spans a total geographical area of 215 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755018. Bhuban is nearest town to Kantira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Kantira

Below is a concise population overview of Kantira as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,448 750 698
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 196 109 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,311 684 627
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 880 516 364
Illiterate Population 568 234 334

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kantira village:

  • The total population of Kantira village is around 1,448, including approximately 750 males and 698 females, with a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 196 children aged 0–6 years in Kantira village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kantira village has 1,311 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kantira village is about 60.77%, with male literacy at 68.80% and female literacy at 52.15%.
  • There are around 283 households in Kantira village.

Connectivity of Kantira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantira. As per the 2011 stats, Kantira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kantira

Knowing the nearby villages of Kantira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantira.

Bairimal Hatibari Balipasi Jamulanda Atta Chhatrakana Kathakhuntia Bahabalpur Solapur Bartanda Nilapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantira

Where is Kantira located?
Kantira village is situated in Sukinda Tehsil, within the Jajapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantira?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantira is Bartanda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kantira?
The pincode of Kantira is 755018, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kantira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantira is 1,448, with 750 males and 698 females.
How many households are there in Kantira as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kantira village has a total of 283 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kantira as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantira is 60.77%. The male literacy rate is 68.80%, while the female literacy rate is 52.15%.