Kantha, Unnao
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Kantha
Kāntha | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Map showing Kantha (#406) in Asoha CD block | |
  Kantha Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°34′55″N 80°45′16″E / 26.581933°N 80.754345°E[1] | |
| Country India |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Unnao |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.551 km2 (8.321 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 9,973 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
Kantha is a village in Asoha block of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] It hosts two small melas,[3] one of which is the Mahabirji-ka-Mela, held every Tuesday during the month of Jyaistha.[4] People bring sweets, toys, and other items to sell at the fair.[4] Kantha also hosts a market twice per week, on Mondays and Fridays, with vegetables being the main item of trade.[4] As of 2011, the population of Kantha is 9,973, in 2,079 households.[2]