Kantasila
Kantasila is a village located in Chandanpur tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Chandanpur (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Chalisibatia is the gram panchayat of Kantasila village.
Here you can discover what makes Kantasila unique in its vibrant Chandanpur-Puri region. You’ll see Kantasila’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kantasila
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kantasila is 409796. The village spans a total geographical area of 323 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752012. Puri is nearest town to Kantasila village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
As per 2019 stats, Kantasila village comes under Puri assembly & parliamentary constituency.
Google Map of Kantasila
Population of Kantasila
According to the 2011 Census, Kantasila has a total population of about 1,254, with approximately 655 males and 599 females. The sex ratio is around 914 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 141 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.10%, with male literacy at about 78.32% and female literacy near 61.10%. There are around 249 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kantasila's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,254 | 655 | 599 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 141 | 74 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 141 | 75 | 66 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 879 | 513 | 366 |
| Illiterate Population | 375 | 142 | 233 |
Connectivity of Kantasila
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kantasila. As per the 2011 stats, Kantasila had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kantasila
Knowing the nearby villages of Kantasila helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kantasila.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kantasila
- Where is Kantasila located?
- Kantasila village is situated in Chandanpur Tehsil, within the Puri district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kantasila?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kantasila is Chalisibatia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kantasila?
- The pincode of Kantasila is 752012, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kantasila as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kantasila is 1,254, with 655 males and 599 females.
- How many households are there in Kantasila as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kantasila village has a total of 249 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kantasila as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantasila is 70.10%. The male literacy rate is 78.32%, while the female literacy rate is 61.10%.