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
According to the 2011 Census, Khamgada village had a total population of 236 people, including 112 males and 124 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.30%, with male literacy at 73.63% and female literacy at 35.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 had a total population of 236, including 112 males and 124 females.
How many households are there in Khamgada?
Khamgada had 70 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khamgada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamgada was 53.30%. Male literacy was 73.63% and female literacy was 35.85%.