Kantilo
Kantilo | |
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Town | |
![]() Nilamadhav Temple at Kantilo | |
Coordinates: 20°21′N 85°11′E / 20.35°N 85.18°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Odisha |
District | Nayagarh |
Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 8,727 |
Languages | |
• Official | Odia |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | OD |
Website | odisha |
Kantilo is a town and Notified Area Council in Nayagarh district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1]
Geography[edit]
Kantilo is located at 20°21′N 85°11′E / 20.35°N 85.18°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 65 metres (213 feet). The temperature varies from 15 °C to 40 °C.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] 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[edit]
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Name | Famous For |
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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[edit]
- Nilamadhab (Degree) Mahavidyalaya
- Nilamadhab Higher Secondary School
- Nilamadhab Nodal High School
- Kunjabihari Nodal High School
- Panusahupatana Upper Primary School
- Kantilo Girl's Primary School
- Radhanath Girl's Primary School
Connectivity[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Odisha creates 39 urban local bodies for socio-economic development". The Print. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kantilo
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bell metal craft losing its sheen