Kantabad - Begunia, Khordha

Kantabad is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begunia and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kantabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabad is 407147. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 752062 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kantabad

According to the 2011 Census, Kantabad village had a total population of 893 people, including 451 males and 442 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.96%, with male literacy at 86.01% and female literacy at 65.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantabad

Kantabad 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 Kantabad

Kantabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Kantabad is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kantabad is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantabad

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

Health Facilities in Kantabad

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

FAQs about Kantabad