Khutepal - Kuakonda, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Khutepal is a village situated in the Kuakonda tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuwakonda and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Khuntepal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutepal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutepal is 450238. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.18 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

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

Population of Khutepal

According to the 2011 Census, Khutepal village had a total population of 501 people, including 235 males and 266 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.33%, with male literacy at 50.75% and female literacy at 17.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 501.

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

Nearby Villages of Khutepal

Khutepal 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 Khutepal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khutepal. The nearest railway station is Kirandul, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Khutepal is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Khutepal is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutepal

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

Health Facilities in Khutepal

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

FAQs about Khutepal