Khairmal - Belpara, Balangir

Khairmal is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bahabal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairmal is 420991. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Khairmal

According to the 2011 Census, Khairmal village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 836 males and 872 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.51%, with male literacy at 64.42% and female literacy at 31.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,183.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairmal

Khairmal 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 Khairmal

Public transport in the Khairmal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khairmal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khairmal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairmal

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

Health Facilities in Khairmal

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

FAQs about Khairmal