Kantamal

Kantamal is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Utkela is the gram panchayat of Kantamal village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantamal unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kantamal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kantamal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantamal is 422381. The village spans a total geographical area of 187 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Kantamal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantamal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantamal

Population of Kantamal

According to the 2011 Census, Kantamal has a total population of about 423, with approximately 235 males and 188 females. The sex ratio is around 800 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 146. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.08%, with male literacy at about 63.83% and female literacy near 44.15%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantamal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantamal

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

Nearby Villages of Kantamal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantamal