Kontala

Kontala 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 Kontala village.

Here you can discover what makes Kontala unique in its vibrant Anandapur-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Kontala’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 Kontala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kontala is 386997. Anandapur is nearest town to Kontala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kontala 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 Kontala

Population of Kontala

According to the 2011 Census, Kontala has a total population of about 271, with approximately 136 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 252. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.78%, with male literacy at about 47.06% and female literacy near 10.37%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kontala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kontala

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

Nearby Villages of Kontala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kontala