Khagsa - Kantabanji, Balangir

Khagsa is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Turekela and around 95 km from Balangir. Khagsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khagsa is 420885. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khagsa 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 Khagsa

According to the 2011 Census, Khagsa village had a total population of 1,520 people, including 784 males and 736 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.06%, with male literacy at 61.25% and female literacy at 29.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 620.

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

Nearby Villages of Khagsa

Khagsa 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 Khagsa

Khagsa 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 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Khagsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khagsa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khagsa

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

Health Facilities in Khagsa

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

FAQs about Khagsa