Kantapada

Kantapada
କଣ୍ଟାପଡ଼ା (Odia)
Block
Kantapada
Location in Odisha, India
Kantapada
Kantapada (India)
Coordinates: 20°15′23″N 85°58′45″E / 20.256319105267632°N 85.97926139831544°E / 20.256319105267632; 85.97926139831544
CountryIndia
StateOdisha
DistrictCuttack
Government
  TypeOdisha Government
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
97,862
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Kantapada is a block in Cuttack district in the Indian state of Odisha. It serves as an administrative division encompassing several villages and is a significant region within the district. The block is intersected by State Highway 60 (SH-60), enhancing its connectivity and economic activity. Kantapada is home to notable institutions such as Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SV NIRTAR) and Udayanath College of Science and Technology. With a population of 97,862 as per the 2011 Census, Kantapada block is a vibrant rural hub under the governance of the Odisha state government.