Kanto

Kanto is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Kolimati is the gram panchayat of Kanto village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kanto is 386868. The village spans a total geographical area of 358 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758015. Jajapur is nearest town to Kanto village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kanto 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 Ghasipura 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 Kanto

Population of Kanto

According to the 2011 Census, Kanto has a total population of about 1,243, with approximately 612 males and 631 females. The sex ratio is around 1031 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 196 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 71 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 628. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.04%, with male literacy at about 63.73% and female literacy near 50.55%. There are around 269 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kanto's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kanto

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

Nearby Villages of Kanto

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanto