Khurunti - Sukinda, Jajpur

Khurunti is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Kalinganagar and around 40 km from Jajapur . Sarangapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurunti is 400572. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 755019 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khurunti

As per Census 2011, Khurunti village has a total population of 1,977 people, consisting of 1,001 males and 976 females. The village has 525 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 1,036 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurunti

Khurunti 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 Khurunti

Public transport in the Khurunti is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Khurunti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Khurunti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurunti

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

Health Facilities in Khurunti

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

FAQs about Khurunti