Kantapal - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Kantapal is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Banakati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantapal is 389470. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kantapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kantapal village had a total population of 523 people, including 279 males and 244 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.94%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 49.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantapal

Kantapal 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 Kantapal

Kantapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kantapal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kantapal is about 35 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 Kantapal

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

Health Facilities in Kantapal

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

FAQs about Kantapal