Khurantutha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Khurantutha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Kunjakothi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurantutha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurantutha is 397390. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Khurantutha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khurantutha

As per Census 2011, Khurantutha village has a total population of 1,659 people, consisting of 842 males and 817 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,300 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurantutha

Khurantutha 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 Khurantutha

Khurantutha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Khurantutha is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Khurantutha is about 59 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 Khurantutha

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

Health Facilities in Khurantutha

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

FAQs about Khurantutha