Khutiya - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Khutiya is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Khuntia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutiya is 433144. The village covers a total geographical area of 741.86 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Khutiya

According to the 2011 Census, Khutiya village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 514 males and 529 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.56%, with male literacy at 69.14% and female literacy at 35.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Khutiya

Khutiya 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 Khutiya

Khutiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Khutiya is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutiya

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

Health Facilities in Khutiya

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

FAQs about Khutiya