Khairkhunta - Titlagarh, Balangir

Khairkhunta is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghantabahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairkhunta is 421571. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khairkhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Khairkhunta village had a total population of 826 people, including 439 males and 387 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.69%, with male literacy at 56.76% and female literacy at 37.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairkhunta

Khairkhunta 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 Khairkhunta

Khairkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Khairkhunta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khairkhunta is about 80 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 Khairkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Khairkhunta

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

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