Khetuali - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Khetuali is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Nandipada and around 100 km from Kendujhar. Orali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khetuali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetuali is 387218. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khetuali

According to the 2011 Census, Khetuali village had a total population of 836 people, including 392 males and 444 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.38%, with male literacy at 99.13% and female literacy at 90.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Khetuali

Khetuali 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 Khetuali

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khetuali. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Khetuali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Khetuali is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khetuali

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

Health Facilities in Khetuali

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

FAQs about Khetuali