Kantapada - Kakatpur, Puri

Kantapada is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kendrapati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantapada is 409111. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kantapada 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 Kantapada

According to the 2011 Census, Kantapada village had a total population of 2,525 people, including 1,215 males and 1,310 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantapada

Kantapada 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 Kantapada

Kantapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Kantapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kantapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantapada

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

Health Facilities in Kantapada

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

FAQs about Kantapada