Kantilo is a town and Notified Area Council in Nayagarh district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1]
Geography
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
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
| 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
- 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
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
- ^ "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