Khirapali - Attabira, Bargarh

Khirapali is a village situated in the Attabira tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attabira and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jhiliminda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirapali is 380916. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 768027 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khirapali

According to the 2011 Census, Khirapali village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 548 males and 519 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 85.97% and female literacy at 69.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khirapali

Khirapali 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 Khirapali

Khirapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Attabira, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Khirapali is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirapali

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

Health Facilities in Khirapali

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

FAQs about Khirapali