Khunta - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Khunta is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Baisinga and around 41 km from Baripada. Nadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khunta is 390366. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Khunta

According to the 2011 Census, Khunta village had a total population of 632 people, including 301 males and 331 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.53%, with male literacy at 64.26% and female literacy at 47.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Khunta

Khunta 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 Khunta

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Khunta. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Khunta is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khunta is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khunta

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

Health Facilities in Khunta

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

FAQs about Khunta