Khutaha - Ratua - II, Malda

Khutaha is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Pukhuria and around 21.5 km from English Bazar. Araidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutaha is 312479. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.49 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khutaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ratua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khutaha

According to the 2011 Census, Khutaha village had a total population of 539 people, including 283 males and 256 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 66.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Khutaha

Khutaha 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 Khutaha

Public transport in the Khutaha is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Khutaha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Khutaha is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutaha

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

Health Facilities in Khutaha

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

FAQs about Khutaha