Khuntapada - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Khuntapada is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Ghatgaon and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Paidapatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntapada is 386658. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khuntapada

As per Census 2011, Khuntapada village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 322 males and 324 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntapada

Khuntapada 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 Khuntapada

Khuntapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Khuntapada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Khuntapada 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 Khuntapada

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

Health Facilities in Khuntapada

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

FAQs about Khuntapada