Khuntapada - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Khuntapada is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raruan and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Raruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntapada is 388680. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Khuntapada

According to the 2011 Census, Khuntapada village had a total population of 817 people, including 374 males and 443 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.00%, with male literacy at 76.00% and female literacy at 48.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 753.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntapada

Khuntapada 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 Khuntapada

Khuntapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khuntapada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khuntapada is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuntapada

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

Health Facilities in Khuntapada

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

FAQs about Khuntapada