Nantar - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Nantar is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nantar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nantar is 397082. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Nantar 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 Nantar

As per Census 2011, Nantar village has a total population of 1,371 people, consisting of 712 males and 659 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nantar

Nantar 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 Nantar

Nantar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Nantar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Nantar is about 32 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 Nantar

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

Health Facilities in Nantar

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

FAQs about Nantar