Kholan - Titlagarh, Balangir

Kholan is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kholan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholan is 421550. The village covers a total geographical area of 434 hectares and falls under the 767066 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kholan 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 Kholan

As per Census 2011, Kholan village has a total population of 2,392 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,143 females. The village has 616 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,425 literate and 967 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kholan

Kholan 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 Kholan

Kholan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kholan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kholan is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kholan

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

Health Facilities in Kholan

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

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