Khuripani - Patnagarh, Balangir

Khuripani is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Larambha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuripani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuripani is 420520. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 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

As per Census 2011, Khuripani village has a total population of 316 people, consisting of 155 males and 161 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khuripani is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khuripani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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