Kantapal - Sukinda, Jajpur

Kantapal is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Sukinda and around 66 km from Jajapur . Bandhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantapal is 400405. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kantapal

As per Census 2011, Kantapal village has a total population of 308 people, consisting of 145 males and 163 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,124 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantapal

Kantapal 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 Kantapal

Public transport in the Kantapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Kantapal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kantapal is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantapal

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

Health Facilities in Kantapal

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

FAQs about Kantapal