Kantilo

Kantilo
Town
Map of Kantilo in Odisha
Kantilo is located in Odisha
Kantilo
Kantilo
Location in Odisha, India
Kantilo is located in India
Kantilo
Kantilo
Kantilo (India)
Coordinates: 20°21′N 85°11′E / 20.35°N 85.18°E / 20.35; 85.18
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictNayagarh
Government
 • Typekantilo N.A.C
 • BodyNAC
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total25,000
 • Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Odia, English, Hindi
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationOD
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Kantilo is a town and Notified Area Council in Nayagarh district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1] It is a holy place famous for lord nilamadhab. It is an important commercial place in district of Nayagarh. it also famous for its hand crafted utensils and other materials.

Geography

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Kantilo is located at 20°21′N 85°11′E / 20.35°N 85.18°E / 20.35; 85.18.[2] It has an average elevation of 65 metres (213 feet). The temperature varies from 15 °C to 40 °C.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[3] Kantilo had a population of 8728. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Kantilo has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 64%. In Kantilo, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

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Mahanadi near Kantilo
Name Famous For
Kantilo Nilamadhav Temple
Kantilo Narayani Temple
Sidhamula Gokulananda Tourism Center
Sarankul Ladukeswar Temple
Odagaon Raghunath Temple
Dutikeswar Shiv Temple
Dashapalla Kuanria Dam
Ranapur Maninageswari Temple
Satokasia Sanctuary
Baisipalli Sanctuary

Educational Institutions

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  • Nilamadhab (Degree) Mahavidyalaya
  • Nilamadhab Higher Secondary School
  • Nilamadhab Nodal High School
  • Kunjabihari Nodal High School
  • Panusahupatana Upper Primary School
  • Kantilo Girl's Primary School
  • SSVM kantilo
  • St Xavier's school kantilo
  • Radhanath Girl's Primary School

Connectivity

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Kantilo is 100 km from its state capital Bhubaneswar and 33 km from district headquarters Nayagarh. Kantilo is famous for bell metal utensil, but nowadays it is losing its sheen.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Odisha creates 39 urban local bodies for socio-economic development". The Print. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kantilo
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ^ Bell metal craft losing its sheen