Khutulumunda - Kantabanji, Balangir

Khutulumunda is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 66 km from Turekela and around 87 km from Balangir. Hial serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutulumunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutulumunda is 420875. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khutulumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Khutulumunda village had a total population of 1,011 people, including 491 males and 520 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.05%, with male literacy at 64.78% and female literacy at 45.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Khutulumunda

Khutulumunda 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 Khutulumunda

Khutulumunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Khutulumunda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khutulumunda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutulumunda

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

Health Facilities in Khutulumunda

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

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