Khuntabil - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Khuntabil is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Mankadapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntabil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntabil is 391190. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Khuntabil

As per Census 2011, Khuntabil village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 405 males and 404 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 748 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntabil

Khuntabil 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 Khuntabil

Khuntabil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Khuntabil is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khuntabil is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuntabil

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

Health Facilities in Khuntabil

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

FAQs about Khuntabil