Khalakata

Khalakata is a village located in Ramachandi tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Ramachandi (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Sutan is the gram panchayat of Khalakata village.

Here you can discover what makes Khalakata unique in its vibrant Ramachandi-Puri region. You’ll see Khalakata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khalakata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khalakata is 409540. The village spans a total geographical area of 1499 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752111. Konark is nearest town to Khalakata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khalakata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khalakata

Population of Khalakata

According to the 2011 Census, Khalakata has a total population of about 1,585, with approximately 805 males and 780 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 195 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.95%, with male literacy at about 72.42% and female literacy near 63.33%. There are around 295 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khalakata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khalakata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khalakata. As per the 2011 stats, Khalakata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khalakata

Knowing the nearby villages of Khalakata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khalakata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khalakata