Khatkhur Bahal - Kutra, Sundargarh

Khatkhur Bahal is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Khatkurbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatkhur Bahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatkhur Bahal is 384152. The village covers a total geographical area of 825 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Khatkhur Bahal

According to the 2011 Census, Khatkhur Bahal village had a total population of 4,260 people, including 2,167 males and 2,093 females, living in 917 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 70.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 918.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatkhur Bahal

Khatkhur Bahal 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 Khatkhur Bahal

Khatkhur Bahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Khatkhur Bahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Khatkhur Bahal is about 54 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 Khatkhur Bahal

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

Health Facilities in Khatkhur Bahal

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

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