Kantagadi - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Kantagadi is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jayantipata-samil-jamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantagadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantagadi is 391146. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kantagadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kantagadi village had a total population of 345 people, including 183 males and 162 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.22%, with male literacy at 68.59% and female literacy at 35.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantagadi

Kantagadi 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 Kantagadi

Public transport in the Kantagadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Kantagadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kantagadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantagadi

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

Health Facilities in Kantagadi

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

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