Ketanga - Patana, Keonjhar

Ketanga is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Ghatgaon and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Chinamaliposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketanga is 386618. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ketanga

As per Census 2011, Ketanga village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 516 males and 613 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 1,187 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 767 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 800 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ketanga

Ketanga 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 Ketanga

Public transport in the Ketanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ketanga

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

FAQs about Ketanga