Kitabeda - Barbil, Keonjhar

Kitabeda is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Joda and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Deojhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitabeda is 385315. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 758034 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kitabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Kitabeda village had a total population of 410 people, including 219 males and 191 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 67.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitabeda

Kitabeda 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 Kitabeda

Public transport in the Kitabeda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deojhar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Kitabeda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kitabeda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitabeda

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

Health Facilities in Kitabeda

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

FAQs about Kitabeda