Kantalabai - Tangi, Khordha

Kantalabai is a village situated in the Tangi tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tangi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kantalabai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantalabai is 408072. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kantalabai

As per Census 2011, Kantalabai village has a total population of 2,304 people, consisting of 1,171 males and 1,133 females. The village has 504 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,666 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3041,1711,133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282145137
Scheduled Castes (SC)313160153
Literate Population1,666905761
Illiterate Population638266372

Nearby Villages of Kantalabai

Kantalabai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RasulpurNorth-West1.34 km
MulijharNorth2.01 km
KusumiNorth-East2.28 km
BhandarigadiaEast2.52 km
SundarpurWest2.84 km
GopalipadarEast2.98 km
BrundabanpurNorth3.43 km
SanrautapadaEast3.50 km
SitarampurSouth-West3.63 km
SrikrishnapurNorth-West3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kantalabai

Kantalabai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Kantalabai is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kantalabai is about 36 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 Kantalabai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kantalabai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kantalabai

Where is Kantalabai located?

Kantalabai village is located in Tangi Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kantalabai?

Kantalabai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kantalabai?

The pincode of Kantalabai is 752023.

What is the population of Kantalabai?

Kantalabai has a total population of 2,304, including 1,171 males and 1,133 females.

How many households are there in Kantalabai?

There are 504 households in Kantalabai.

What is the literacy rate in Kantalabai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kantalabai is 72.31%. Male literacy is 77.28% and female literacy is 67.17%.