Kantasola - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kantasola is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantasola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantasola is 387545. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kantasola

According to the 2011 Census, Kantasola village had a total population of 247 people, including 125 males and 122 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.76%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantasola

Kantasola 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 Kantasola

Kantasola 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 Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kantasola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kantasola is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantasola

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

Health Facilities in Kantasola

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

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