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

As per Census 2011, Khetuali village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 392 males and 444 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,132 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

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