Khaera - Bangomunda, Balangir

Khaera is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaera is 421264. The village covers a total geographical area of 585 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Khaera

According to the 2011 Census, Khaera village had a total population of 1,695 people, including 913 males and 782 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.45%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 37.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaera

Khaera 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 Khaera

Khaera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Khaera is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khaera is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaera

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

Health Facilities in Khaera

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

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