Kantabad

Kantabad is a village located in Chandaka tehsil of Khordha district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Chandaka (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Khordha . As per 2009 stats, Kantabnada is the gram panchayat of Kantabad village.

Here you can discover what makes Kantabad unique in its vibrant Chandaka-Khordha region. You’ll see Kantabad’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 Kantabad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantabad is 407482. The village spans a total geographical area of 1444 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752054. Bhubaneswar is nearest town to Kantabad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kantabad 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 Jatani Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kantabad

Population of Kantabad

According to the 2011 Census, Kantabad has a total population of about 2,461, with approximately 1,234 males and 1,227 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 286 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 387. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.79%, with male literacy at about 79.09% and female literacy near 68.46%. There are around 488 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantabad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kantabad

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

Nearby Villages of Kantabad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kantabad