Kanto
About Kanto
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanto village is 386868. Kanto village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 358 hectares. Kanto has a total population of 1,243 peoples, out of which male population is 612 while female population is 631. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanto village is 57.04% out of which 63.73% males and 50.55% females are literate. There are about 269 houses in kanto village. Pincode of kanto village locality is 758015.
When it comes to administration, Kanto village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kanto village comes under Ghasipura Vidhan Sabha constituency & Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency. Jajapur is nearest town to kanto village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.
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Population of Kanto
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,243 | 612 | 631 |
| Children (0-6) | 196 | 106 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 39 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 628 | 316 | 312 |
| Literate Population | 709 | 390 | 319 |
| Illiterate Population | 534 | 222 | 312 |
Connectivity of Kanto
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanto
Where is Kanto located?
Kanto village is situated in Ghasipura Tehsil, within the Kendujhar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kanto?
The Gram Panchayat of Kanto is Kolimati (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kanto?
The pincode of Kanto is 758015, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kanto as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanto is 1,243, with 612 males and 631 females.
How many households are there in Kanto as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kanto village has a total of 269 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kanto as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanto is 57.04%. The male literacy rate is 63.73%, while the female literacy rate is 50.55%.