Kantajhar - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Kantajhar is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Hatibari and around 160 km from Sundargarh. Karkatnasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantajhar is 384379. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kantajhar

According to the 2011 Census, Kantajhar village had a total population of 834 people, including 409 males and 425 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 69.27% and female literacy at 57.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 593.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantajhar

Kantajhar 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 Kantajhar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kantajhar. The nearest railway station is Biramitrapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Kantajhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kantajhar is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantajhar

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

Health Facilities in Kantajhar

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

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