Khulura - Jaleswar, Balasore

Khulura is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jaleswar and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Khuluda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khulura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khulura is 391557. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khulura

As per Census 2011, Khulura village has a total population of 1,703 people, consisting of 903 males and 800 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,322 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 686 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khulura

Khulura 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 Khulura

Public transport in the Khulura 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 107.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Khulura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Khulura is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khulura

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

Health Facilities in Khulura

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

FAQs about Khulura