Kantia

Kantia is a village located in Nikirai tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Nikirai (tehsildar office) and 9km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Dhola is the gram panchayat of Kantia village.

Kantia has its own place in the vibrant Kendrapara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kantia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantia is 396595. The village spans a total geographical area of 244 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754214. Kendrapara is nearest town to Kantia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Kantia

Below is a concise population overview of Kantia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 765 372 393
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 86 40 46
Scheduled Castes (SC) 90 44 46
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 599 305 294
Illiterate Population 166 67 99

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kantia village:

  • The total population of Kantia village is around 765, including approximately 372 males and 393 females, with a sex ratio of 1056 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 86 children aged 0–6 years in Kantia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kantia village has 90 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kantia village is about 78.30%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 74.81%.
  • There are around 189 households in Kantia village.

Connectivity of Kantia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantia. As per the 2011 stats, Kantia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kantia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kantia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantia.

Netua Santhapura Dihamugubadi Dhola Sanamangarajpur Nalapari Pingal Gaidua Trilochanpur Uchharpara Rayapur Koramirjapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantia

Where is Kantia located?
Kantia village is situated in Nikirai Tehsil, within the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kantia?
The Gram Panchayat of Kantia is Dhola (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kantia?
The pincode of Kantia is 754214, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kantia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantia is 765, with 372 males and 393 females.
How many households are there in Kantia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kantia village has a total of 189 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kantia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantia is 78.30%. The male literacy rate is 81.99%, while the female literacy rate is 74.81%.