Indian Village Directory

Kanta Village

Kanta is an inhabited village in Nandapur Tahasil of Koraput district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 429774, the Census 2011 record lists 182 people in 56 households and the reported area is 297 hectares. The local references include Banamaliput Gram Panchayat, Lamtaput CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jeypur at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Kanta is a village in Nandapur Tahasil, Koraput district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 429774 and 182 people in 56 households.
Village Code429774
Population182
Households56
Area297 hectares
Nearest TownJeypur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kanta
Census Village Code
429774
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Koraput
District Census Code
398
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nandapur
Sub-district Census Code
03214
CD Block
Lamtaput
Gram Panchayat
Banamaliput
Households
56
Population
182
Male Population
91
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
297 hectares
Area
2.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Jeypur
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764037
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kanta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 182 people, 297 hectares of reported area and Jeypur as the nearest town reference for Kanta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateOdisha
DistrictKoraput
TahasilNandapur
CD BlockLamtaput
Gram PanchayatBanamaliput
  • Kanta falls under Nandapur Tahasil in Koraput district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 429774.
  • The record lists 182 people living in 56 households.
  • The reported village area is 297 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jeypur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density61.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.14%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.76%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kanta in the official administrative record. Census village code 429774, Banamaliput Gram Panchayat and Lamtaput CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
398
Sub-district Census Code
03214
Village Census Code
429774
CD Block Code
0306
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Lamtaput
Gram Panchayat Name
Banamaliput

Location and Distance

Jeypur is the nearest town listed for Kanta, about 35 km away. Koraput is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nandapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
50 km
District Headquarter
Koraput
Distance from District Headquarter
57 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jeypur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jeypur
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Jeypur
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
297 hectares
Area
2.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 182 people in 56 households, with 91 male residents and 91 female residents. The average household size is 3.25, and SC share is 7.14% and ST share is 91.76% for Kanta. Population density works out to about 61.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
56
Total Population
182
Male Population
91
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
3.25
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
7.14
ST Population
167
ST Male Population
82
ST Female Population
85
ST Population Share
91.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kanta list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kanta include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kanta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kanta include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kanta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 195.61 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.32
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
34.06 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
42.53 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
195.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
195.61 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kanta

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 764037 Koraput Nandapur Nandapur Near Nandanpur Block Office Nandapur, Koraput, Odisha, 764037

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kanta village located?

Kanta is in Nandapur Tahasil of Koraput district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Kanta village in?

Kanta village is in Koraput district.

Which state is Kanta village in?

Kanta village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Kanta under?

Kanta comes under Nandapur Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kanta?

The Census village code of Kanta is 429774.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kanta under?

Kanta is listed under Banamaliput Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lamtaput.

What is the population of Kanta village?

The village record lists 182 people and 56 households for Kanta.

How many households are in Kanta village?

The village record lists 56 households for Kanta.

What is the male and female population of Kanta?

The record lists 91 male residents and 91 female residents for Kanta.

What is the sex ratio of Kanta village?

The sex ratio of Kanta is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kanta village?

The reported geographical area of Kanta is 297 hectares.

What is the population density of Kanta village?

The approximate population density of Kanta is 61.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kanta?

The nearest town listed for Kanta is Jeypur, about 35 km away.

How far is Kanta from the district headquarters?

Kanta is about 57 km from Koraput, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kanta from the sub-district headquarters?

Kanta is about 50 km from Nandapur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kanta?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kanta.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kanta?

For Kanta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 195.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kanta?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kanta. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.