Kantabahal - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Kantabahal is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Banei and around 160 km from Sundargarh. Bhaludunguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantabahal is 385127. The village covers a total geographical area of 887 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 90 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 Bonai 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 292 people, consisting of 160 males and 132 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong 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

Public transport in the Kantabahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kantabahal is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kantabahal 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 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