Kantiamura - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Kantiamura is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tudalaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantiamura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantiamura is 384110. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kantiamura 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 Kantiamura

According to the 2011 Census, Kantiamura village had a total population of 950 people, including 478 males and 472 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.39%, with male literacy at 80.71% and female literacy at 61.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 621.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantiamura

Kantiamura 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 Kantiamura

Kantiamura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Kantiamura is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantiamura

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

Health Facilities in Kantiamura

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

FAQs about Kantiamura