Khuntakata - Athgarh, Cuttack

Khuntakata is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Athagad and around 60 km from Cuttack. Khuntakata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntakata is 399048. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khuntakata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabati-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khuntakata

As per Census 2011, Khuntakata village has a total population of 2,644 people, consisting of 1,357 males and 1,287 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,127 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 850 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntakata

Khuntakata 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 Khuntakata

Public transport in the Khuntakata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Khuntakata is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Khuntakata is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuntakata

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

Health Facilities in Khuntakata

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

FAQs about Khuntakata