Kantasimila - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Kantasimila is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Jashipur and around 118 km from Baripada. Tilakuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantasimila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantasimila is 388431. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kantasimila 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 Kantasimila

As per Census 2011, Kantasimila village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 303 males and 345 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,138 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 327 literate and 321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 582 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantasimila

Kantasimila 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 Kantasimila

Kantasimila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kantasimila is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kantasimila is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantasimila

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

Health Facilities in Kantasimila

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

FAQs about Kantasimila