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

As per Census 2011, Kantapal village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 279 males and 244 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 515 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population523279244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)515274241
Literate Population332227105
Illiterate Population19152139

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamadapalSouth-West0.99 km
MahuliNorth-West1.05 km
BanakatiEast1.28 km
HandaNorth-West1.69 km
JhinkpahadiSouth-East1.76 km
ChaulgheriSouth-West1.77 km
SilpunjiWest1.84 km
NafriSouth2.19 km
MandaNorth-West2.33 km
KanimahuliSouth-East2.37 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kantapal

Where is Kantapal located?

Kantapal village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kantapal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kantapal is Banakati.

What is the pincode of Kantapal?

The pincode of Kantapal is 757032.

What is the population of Kantapal?

Kantapal has a total population of 523, including 279 males and 244 females.

How many households are there in Kantapal?

There are 136 households in Kantapal.

What is the literacy rate in Kantapal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kantapal is 63.48%. Male literacy is 81.36% and female literacy is 43.03%.