Kantilo - Jatani, Khordha

Kantilo is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Airfield (kapila Prasad) and around 18 km from Khordha . Padhanasani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantilo is 407712. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 751002 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kantilo 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 Kantilo

According to the 2011 Census, Kantilo village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 548 males and 460 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.67%, with male literacy at 92.89% and female literacy at 87.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantilo

Kantilo 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 Kantilo

Kantilo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarkantra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Kantilo is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kantilo is about 18 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 Kantilo

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

Health Facilities in Kantilo

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

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