Kantesir - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kantesir is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kantesir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantesir is 422304. The village covers a total geographical area of 714 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kantesir

According to the 2011 Census, Kantesir village had a total population of 2,632 people, including 1,341 males and 1,291 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 48.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 722.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantesir

Kantesir 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 Kantesir

Kantesir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kantesir is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kantesir is about 39 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 Kantesir

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

Health Facilities in Kantesir

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

FAQs about Kantesir