Kainta - Champua, Keonjhar

Kainta is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Champua and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Rajia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kainta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainta is 385412. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kainta

According to the 2011 Census, Kainta village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 532 males and 619 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.30%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 47.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 683.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kainta

Kainta 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 Kainta

Kainta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Kainta is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kainta is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kainta

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

Health Facilities in Kainta

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

FAQs about Kainta