Khuntakana - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Khuntakana is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kandira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntakana is 395854. The village covers a total geographical area of 36 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khuntakana

According to the 2011 Census, Khuntakana village had a total population of 20 people, including 11 males and 9 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.44%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 88.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntakana

Khuntakana 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 Khuntakana

Khuntakana 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 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Khuntakana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Khuntakana 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 Khuntakana

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

Health Facilities in Khuntakana

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

FAQs about Khuntakana