Khaprakhol - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Khaprakhol is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaparakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaprakhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaprakhol is 420779. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khaprakhol 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 Khaprakhol

As per Census 2011, Khaprakhol village has a total population of 1,984 people, consisting of 939 males and 1,045 females. The village has 506 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,400 literate and 584 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 374 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaprakhol

Khaprakhol 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 Khaprakhol

Khaprakhol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khaprakhol is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khaprakhol is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaprakhol

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

Health Facilities in Khaprakhol

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

FAQs about Khaprakhol