Ketabeda - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Ketabeda is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Gorumahisani and around 79 km from Baripada. Chadheipahadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketabeda is 387710. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Ketabeda

As per Census 2011, Ketabeda village has a total population of 35 people, consisting of 14 males and 21 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,500 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 27 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ketabeda

Ketabeda 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 Ketabeda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ketabeda. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Ketabeda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ketabeda is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketabeda

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

Health Facilities in Ketabeda

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

FAQs about Ketabeda