Khairapal - Talcher, Angul

Khairapal is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Talcher Sadar and around 35 km from Anugul . Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairapal is 403978. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Khairapal

As per Census 2011, Khairapal village has a total population of 694 people, consisting of 360 males and 334 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khairapal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khairapal

Khairapal 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 Khairapal

Khairapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Khairapal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Khairapal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairapal

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

Health Facilities in Khairapal

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

FAQs about Khairapal