Khalia - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khalia village had a total population of 816 people, including 424 males and 392 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.32%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

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