Khuteri - Arjunda, Balod

Khuteri is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Gunderdehi and around 42 km from Durg. Khuteri (khe) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuteri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuteri is 442841. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.94 hectares and falls under the 491223 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Khuteri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khuteri

According to the 2011 Census, Khuteri village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 585 males and 575 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 94.78% and female literacy at 80.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khuteri

Khuteri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khuteri

Khuteri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikosa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Khuteri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Khuteri is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuteri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khuteri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khuteri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khuteri village are given below:

FAQs about Khuteri