Kentia - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Kentia is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Petchhela(b.b Colony) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kentia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kentia is 397114. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kentia 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 Kentia

As per Census 2011, Kentia village has a total population of 323 people, consisting of 161 males and 162 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 74 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kentia

Kentia 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 Kentia

Kentia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kentia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kentia 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 Kentia

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

Health Facilities in Kentia

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

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