Khanta - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Khanta is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Rairangpur and around 78 km from Baripada. Khanta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanta is 388203. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Khanta

As per Census 2011, Khanta village has a total population of 2,062 people, consisting of 1,004 males and 1,058 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 291 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 718 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanta

Khanta 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 Khanta

Public transport in the Khanta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Khanta is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khanta is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanta

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

Health Facilities in Khanta

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

FAQs about Khanta