Kanti - Gop, Puri

Kanti is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Birtung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanti is 409418. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 752116 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kanti village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 528 males and 531 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.51%, with male literacy at 95.63% and female literacy at 91.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanti

Kanti 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 Kanti

Kanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kanti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kanti is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanti

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

Health Facilities in Kanti

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

FAQs about Kanti