Kantasara - Banei, Sundargarh

Kantasara is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 182 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kenaveta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantasara is 385193. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

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

Population of Kantasara

According to the 2011 Census, Kantasara village had a total population of 1,594 people, including 748 males and 846 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 67.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantasara

Kantasara 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 Kantasara

Kantasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kantasara is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kantasara is about 182 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantasara

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

Health Facilities in Kantasara

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

FAQs about Kantasara