Kanto - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Kanto is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghasipura and around 65 km from Kendujhar. Kolimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanto is 386868. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 758015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Kanto village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghasipura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanto

As per Census 2011, Kanto village has a total population of 1,243 people, consisting of 612 males and 631 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 709 literate and 534 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 628 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanto are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanto

Kanto is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kanto

Kanto is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kanto is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kanto is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanto

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanto village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kanto

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanto village are given below:

FAQs about Kanto