Khatakhura - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Khatakhura is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baligorada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatakhura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatakhura is 402350. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khatakhura

As per Census 2011, Khatakhura village has a total population of 1,688 people, consisting of 869 males and 819 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,253 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 504 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatakhura

Khatakhura 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 Khatakhura

Khatakhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Khatakhura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khatakhura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatakhura

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

Health Facilities in Khatakhura

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

FAQs about Khatakhura