Keutakaitha - Chikiti, Ganjam

Keutakaitha is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Golanthara and around 44 km from Chatrapur. Surala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keutakaitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keutakaitha is 412723. The village covers a total geographical area of 2 hectares and falls under the 761009 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Keutakaitha

According to the 2011 Census, Keutakaitha village had a total population of 961 people, including 494 males and 467 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 43.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 948.

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

Nearby Villages of Keutakaitha

Keutakaitha 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 Keutakaitha

Keutakaitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Keutakaitha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Keutakaitha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keutakaitha

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

Health Facilities in Keutakaitha

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

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