Kantabahal - Balisankara, Sundargarh

Kantabahal is a village situated in the Balisankara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Talasara and around 70 km from Sundargarh. Bandega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabahal is 383987. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 770014 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Kantabahal

As per Census 2011, Kantabahal village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 534 males and 535 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 331 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 764 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kantabahal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kantabahal

Kantabahal 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 Kantabahal

Kantabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Kantabahal is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kantabahal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantabahal

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

Health Facilities in Kantabahal

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

FAQs about Kantabahal