Kharidpipal - Bhograi, Balasore

Kharidpipal is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Kamarda and around 75 km from Baleshwar. Kharidpipal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharidpipal is 391914. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 756079 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kharidpipal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhograi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharidpipal

As per Census 2011, Kharidpipal village has a total population of 2,028 people, consisting of 1,079 males and 949 females. The village has 471 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,502 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 915 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharidpipal

Kharidpipal 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 Kharidpipal

Kharidpipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kharidpipal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kharidpipal is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharidpipal

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

Health Facilities in Kharidpipal

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

FAQs about Kharidpipal