Kantipur - Aali, Kendrapara

Kantipur is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mendhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantipur is 396176. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kantipur village had a total population of 519 people, including 250 males and 269 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 74.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

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

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 facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kantipur. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kantipur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kantipur is about 35 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