Khunta - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Khunta is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Dharmasala and around 60 km from Jajapur . Thanual serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunta is 401202. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Khunta

According to the 2011 Census, Khunta village had a total population of 329 people, including 155 males and 174 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.90%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 81.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Khunta

Khunta 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 Khunta

Khunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Khunta is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Khunta 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 Khunta

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

Health Facilities in Khunta

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

FAQs about Khunta