Khamgada - Saintala, Balangir
Khamgada is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jurabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamgada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamgada is 421006. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Khamgada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khamgada
As per Census 2011, Khamgada village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 112 males and 124 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khamgada are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 236 | 112 | 124 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 88 | 43 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 122 | 55 | 67 |
| Literate Population | 105 | 67 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 131 | 45 | 86 |
Nearby Villages of Khamgada
Khamgada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khamgada
Khamgada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Khamgada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Khamgada is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khamgada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khamgada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khamgada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khamgada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khamgada
Where is Khamgada located?
Khamgada village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khamgada?
The Gram Panchayat of Khamgada is Jurabandh.
What is the pincode of Khamgada?
The pincode of Khamgada is 767032.
What is the population of Khamgada?
Khamgada has a total population of 236, including 112 males and 124 females.
How many households are there in Khamgada?
There are 70 households in Khamgada.
What is the literacy rate in Khamgada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamgada is 44.49%. Male literacy is 59.82% and female literacy is 30.65%.