Kantikothabada - Pipili, Puri

Kantikothabada is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantikothabada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantikothabada is 408729. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kantikothabada

According to the 2011 Census, Kantikothabada village had a total population of 1,738 people, including 876 males and 862 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.51%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 78.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantikothabada

Kantikothabada 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 Kantikothabada

Kantikothabada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Motari Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Kantikothabada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kantikothabada is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantikothabada

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

Health Facilities in Kantikothabada

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

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