Khunta - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Khunta is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jayanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunta is 395732. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khunta

As per Census 2011, Khunta village has a total population of 918 people, consisting of 438 males and 480 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Khunta is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Khunta is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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