Khataput - Nandapur, Koraput

Khataput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khataput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khataput is 429866. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Khataput

According to the 2011 Census, Khataput village had a total population of 291 people, including 153 males and 138 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.79%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 21.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Khataput

Khataput 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 Khataput

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khataput. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Khataput is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Khataput is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khataput

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

Health Facilities in Khataput

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

FAQs about Khataput