Khalkhali - Belpara, Balangir

Khalkhali is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhumabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalkhali is 420981. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khalkhali 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 Khalkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Khalkhali village had a total population of 381 people, including 185 males and 196 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.31%, with male literacy at 55.49% and female literacy at 33.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalkhali

Khalkhali 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 Khalkhali

Khalkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khalkhali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khalkhali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalkhali

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

Health Facilities in Khalkhali

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

FAQs about Khalkhali