Khamar - Chhendipada, Angul

Khamar is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Chhendipada and around 50 km from Anugul . Barasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamar is 404439. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 759141 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Khamar

According to the 2011 Census, Khamar village had a total population of 1,350 people, including 692 males and 658 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.53%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 70.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamar

Khamar 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 Khamar

Khamar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Khamar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Khamar 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 Khamar

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

Health Facilities in Khamar

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

FAQs about Khamar