What is "kantabanji"

Kantabanji (Sl. No.: 70) is a Vidhan Sabha constituency of Balangir district, Odisha.

This constituency includes Kantabanjhi, Turekela block, Bangomunda block and Muribahal block.

In 2009 election, Indian National Congress candidate Santosh Singh Saluja defeated Biju Janata Dal candidate Haji Md. Ayub Khan by a margin of 5,304 votes.