Khantapada - Bahanaga, Balasore

Khantapada is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Soro and around 16 km from Baleshwar. Khantapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khantapada is 393880. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khantapada

According to the 2011 Census, Khantapada village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 597 males and 591 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.37%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Khantapada

Khantapada 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 Khantapada

Khantapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Khantapada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Khantapada is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khantapada

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

Health Facilities in Khantapada

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

FAQs about Khantapada