Shikharkhunta - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Shikharkhunta is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Baisinga and around 50 km from Baripada. Mahisasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikharkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikharkhunta is 390439. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Shikharkhunta 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 Shikharkhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Shikharkhunta village had a total population of 627 people, including 310 males and 317 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.01%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 53.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikharkhunta

Shikharkhunta 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 Shikharkhunta

Shikharkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Shikharkhunta is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Shikharkhunta is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikharkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Shikharkhunta

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

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