Kanthi - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Kanthi is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Rasagobindapur and around 48 km from Baripada. Nakichua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanthi is 390208. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Kanthi

According to the 2011 Census, Kanthi village had a total population of 639 people, including 320 males and 319 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 67.16% and female literacy at 51.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanthi

Kanthi 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 Kanthi

Public transport in the Kanthi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kanthi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kanthi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanthi

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

Health Facilities in Kanthi

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

FAQs about Kanthi