Khantakhuada - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Khantakhuada is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Naikanidihi and around 64 km from Bhadrak. Andola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khantakhuada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khantakhuada is 395051. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 756164 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khantakhuada

According to the 2011 Census, Khantakhuada village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 831 males and 746 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 62.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 659, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khantakhuada

Khantakhuada 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 Khantakhuada

Khantakhuada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Khantakhuada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Khantakhuada is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khantakhuada

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

Health Facilities in Khantakhuada

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

FAQs about Khantakhuada