Ketungpada - Nuagad, Gajapati

Ketungpada is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from R.udaygiri and around 60 km from Paralakhemundi. Tabarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketungpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketungpada is 414216. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Ketungpada

According to the 2011 Census, Ketungpada village had a total population of 339 people, including 173 males and 166 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.66%, with male literacy at 52.63% and female literacy at 19.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Ketungpada

Ketungpada 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 Ketungpada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ketungpada. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Ketungpada is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ketungpada 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 Ketungpada

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

Health Facilities in Ketungpada

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

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