Kointa - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kointa is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pantho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kointa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kointa is 388578. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kointa

According to the 2011 Census, Kointa village had a total population of 352 people, including 189 males and 163 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.00%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Kointa

Kointa 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 Kointa

Public transport in the Kointa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kointa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kointa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kointa

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

Health Facilities in Kointa

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

FAQs about Kointa