Keutajanga - Astaranga, Puri
Keutajanga is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keutajanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Keutajanga is 409272. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Keutajanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Keutajanga
According to the 2011 Census, Keutajanga village had a total population of 219 people, including 110 males and 109 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.59%, with male literacy at 94.23% and female literacy at 68.04%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 219 | 110 | 109 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 164 | 98 | 66 |
| Illiterate Population | 55 | 12 | 43 |
Nearby Villages of Keutajanga
Keutajanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Keutajanga
Keutajanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Keutajanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Keutajanga is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Keutajanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Keutajanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Keutajanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Keutajanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Keutajanga
Where is Keutajanga located?
Keutajanga village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Keutajanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Keutajanga is Sisua.
What is the pincode of Keutajanga?
The pincode of Keutajanga is 752109.
What is the population of Keutajanga?
Keutajanga had a total population of 219, including 110 males and 109 females.
How many households are there in Keutajanga?
Keutajanga had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Keutajanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keutajanga was 81.59%. Male literacy was 94.23% and female literacy was 68.04%.