Khuripani - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Khuripani is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Rengali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuripani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuripani is 420731. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Khuripani 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 Khuripani

According to the 2011 Census, Khuripani village had a total population of 509 people, including 252 males and 257 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.13%, with male literacy at 51.67% and female literacy at 21.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuripani

Khuripani 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 Khuripani

Khuripani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khuripani is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khuripani is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuripani

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

Health Facilities in Khuripani

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

FAQs about Khuripani