Kantha, Unnao

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]

Kantha Kāntha
Village
Map showing Kantha (#406) in Asoha CD block
Kantha Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 26.581933°N 80.754345°E / 26.581933; 80.754345[1]
Country India	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Unnao
Area [2]
• Total	21.551 km2 (8.321 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[2]
• Total	9,973
• Density	462.8/km2 (1,199/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	UP-35

History

Kantha was historically the largest village in Asoha pargana.^[3] About 900 years ago a Lodha named Kantha is said to have cleared off the jungle which surrounded this place and people in. The name is derived from that of its founder.^[5]