Minakhunti - Kashipur, Rayagada

Minakhunti is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Siripai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minakhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Minakhunti is 425955. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Minakhunti

According to the 2011 Census, Minakhunti village had a total population of 549 people, including 258 males and 291 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.79%, with male literacy at 59.55% and female literacy at 25.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Minakhunti

Minakhunti 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 Minakhunti

Minakhunti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Minakhunti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Minakhunti is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Minakhunti

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

Health Facilities in Minakhunti

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

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