Kantain - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Kantain is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Kantaian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantain is 139073. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.73 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode.

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

Population of Kantain

According to the 2011 Census, Kantain village had a total population of 1,257 people, including 660 males and 597 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.17%, with male literacy at 79.89% and female literacy at 61.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantain

Kantain 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 Kantain

Kantain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manwa, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sitapur to Kantain is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantain

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

Health Facilities in Kantain

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

FAQs about Kantain