Khutsera - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Khutsera is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Mahuadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutsera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutsera is 434188. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.39 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Khutsera

According to the 2011 Census, Khutsera village had a total population of 474 people, including 250 males and 224 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.71%, with male literacy at 74.55% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population474250224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613031
Scheduled Castes (SC)412120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)287152135
Literate Population25916495
Illiterate Population21586129

Nearby Villages of Khutsera

Khutsera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TakmundaNorth1.30 km
MauhadihSouth2.01 km
KumharbaharNorth-East2.17 km
KonparaEast2.59 km
DumariaNorth-West2.75 km
GanjhiyadihWest3.06 km
JamtoliSouth-West4.10 km
SaraitoliEast4.43 km
DaltoliEast4.51 km
DongadarhaWest4.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khutsera

Khutsera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Khutsera is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Khutsera is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutsera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khutsera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khutsera

Where is Khutsera located?

Khutsera village is located in Farsabahar Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khutsera?

The Gram Panchayat of Khutsera is Mahuadih.

What is the pincode of Khutsera?

The pincode of Khutsera is 496245.

What is the population of Khutsera?

Khutsera had a total population of 474, including 250 males and 224 females.

How many households are there in Khutsera?

Khutsera had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khutsera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khutsera was 62.71%. Male literacy was 74.55% and female literacy was 49.22%.