Kantilo
Kantilo | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Nilamadhav Temple at Kantilo | |
  Kantilo Location in Odisha, India  Kantilo Kantilo (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°21′N 85°11′E / 20.35°N 85.18°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Nayagarh |
| Government | |
| • Type | kantilo N.A.C |
| • Body | NAC |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| Odia, English, Hindi | |
| • 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] 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
[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]
| 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
[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
- SSVM kantilo
- St Xavier's school kantilo
- 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
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