Kantala

Kantala is a village located in Anandapur tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Anandapur (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Gayalamunda is the gram panchayat of Kantala village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantala unique in its vibrant Anandapur-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Kantala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kantala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantala is 387003. The village spans a total geographical area of 330 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758021. Anandapur is nearest town to Kantala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantala

Population of Kantala

According to the 2011 Census, Kantala has a total population of about 222, with approximately 108 males and 114 females. The sex ratio is around 1055 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 222. The overall literacy rate is approximately 17.12%, with male literacy at about 32.41% and female literacy near 2.63%. There are around 48 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantala

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

Nearby Villages of Kantala

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

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