Kantha, Unnao


Kantha is a village in Asoha block of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It hosts two small melas, one of which is the Mahabirji-ka-Mela, held every Tuesday during the month of Jyaistha. People bring sweets, toys, and other items to sell at the fair. Kantha also hosts a market twice per week, on Mondays and Fridays, with vegetables being the main item of trade. As of 2011, the population of Kantha is 9,973, in 2,079 households.

History

Kantha was historically the largest village in Asoha pargana. 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.