Kendukhunta - Jaleswar, Balasore

Kendukhunta is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Raibania and around 70 km from Baleshwar. Khuard serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendukhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendukhunta is 391386. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kendukhunta

As per Census 2011, Kendukhunta village has a total population of 1,123 people, consisting of 499 males and 624 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,045 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kendukhunta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kendukhunta

Kendukhunta 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 Kendukhunta

Kendukhunta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kendukhunta is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kendukhunta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendukhunta

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

Health Facilities in Kendukhunta

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

FAQs about Kendukhunta