Kantia - Jatani, Khordha

Kantia is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kantia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantia is 407825. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kantia

As per Census 2011, Kantia village has a total population of 2,621 people, consisting of 1,362 males and 1,259 females. The village has 549 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,149 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantia

Kantia 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 Kantia

Kantia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Kantia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kantia is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantia

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

Health Facilities in Kantia

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

FAQs about Kantia