Chitakutna - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Chitakutna is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitakutna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitakutna is 420738. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Chitakutna

According to the 2011 Census, Chitakutna village had a total population of 87 people, including 45 males and 42 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.72%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 19.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitakutna

Chitakutna 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 Chitakutna

Chitakutna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Chitakutna is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chitakutna is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitakutna

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

Health Facilities in Chitakutna

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

FAQs about Chitakutna