Khuntadiha - Nilagiri, Balasore

Khuntadiha is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Berhampur and around 39 km from Baleshwar. Chatrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntadiha is 393299. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Khuntadiha 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 Khuntadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Khuntadiha village had a total population of 381 people, including 194 males and 187 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 63.47% and female literacy at 44.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntadiha

Khuntadiha 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 Khuntadiha

Khuntadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Khuntadiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Khuntadiha is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuntadiha

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

Health Facilities in Khuntadiha

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

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