Khalia Village - Patnagarh, Balangir

Khalia is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Balipata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalia is 420675. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khalia 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 Khalia

As per Census 2011, Khalia village has a total population of 816 people, consisting of 424 males and 392 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalia

Khalia 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 Khalia

Khalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khalia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khalia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalia

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

Health Facilities in Khalia

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

FAQs about Khalia