Kantipur - Binjharpur, Jajpur

Kantipur is a village situated in the Binjharpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Binjharpur and around 30 km from Jajapur . Ranapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantipur is 401996. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 755004 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kantipur

As per Census 2011, Kantipur village has a total population of 3,710 people, consisting of 1,790 males and 1,920 females. The village has 887 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,750 literate and 960 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantipur

Kantipur 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 Kantipur

Public transport in the Kantipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kantipur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kantipur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantipur

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

Health Facilities in Kantipur

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

FAQs about Kantipur