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

According to the 2011 Census, Khatakhura village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 869 males and 819 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 89.55% and female literacy at 74.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 504, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

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:

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