Khamar - Pallahara, Angul

Khamar is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Khamar and around 80 km from Anugul . Khamar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamar is 403608. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Pallahara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khamar

According to the 2011 Census, Khamar village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 756 males and 700 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 75.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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 Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Khamar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Khamar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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