Khuntaposi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Khuntaposi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Digdhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuntaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuntaposi is 389065. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Khuntaposi

According to the 2011 Census, Khuntaposi village had a total population of 649 people, including 323 males and 326 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.22%, with male literacy at 66.06% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuntaposi

Khuntaposi 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 Khuntaposi

Public transport in the Khuntaposi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Khuntaposi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Khuntaposi is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuntaposi

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

Health Facilities in Khuntaposi

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

FAQs about Khuntaposi