Kantilo - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Kantilo is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Suniti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantilo is 397019. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kantilo

As per Census 2011, Kantilo village has a total population of 677 people, consisting of 329 males and 348 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantilo

Kantilo 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 Kantilo

Public transport in the Kantilo is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kantilo is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kantilo is about 38 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 Kantilo

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

Health Facilities in Kantilo

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

FAQs about Kantilo