Kharamal - Paikmal, Bargarh

Kharamal is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Paikamal and around 128 km from Bargarh. Jameseth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharamal is 379802. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 768050 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kharamal

As per Census 2011, Kharamal village has a total population of 352 people, consisting of 167 males and 185 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 192 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 286 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population352167185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502723
Scheduled Castes (SC)22913
Scheduled Tribes (ST)286135151
Literate Population19211577
Illiterate Population16052108

Nearby Villages of Kharamal

Kharamal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahmantalNorth-East1.22 km
Bhuikhar (bhuinkhar)North1.45 km
BheruamundaWest1.99 km
BartundaNorth-West2.20 km
DudukijhariaSouth-West2.25 km
BadibahalNorth2.40 km
MarjadapaliNorth-East2.83 km
JamsethWest3.25 km
CherangajhanjNorth-West3.35 km
MotipaliNorth-East3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharamal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kharamal. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Kharamal is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Kharamal is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kharamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kharamal

Where is Kharamal located?

Kharamal village is located in Paikmal Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharamal is Jameseth.

What is the pincode of Kharamal?

The pincode of Kharamal is 768050.

What is the population of Kharamal?

Kharamal has a total population of 352, including 167 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Kharamal?

There are 98 households in Kharamal.

What is the literacy rate in Kharamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharamal is 54.55%. Male literacy is 68.86% and female literacy is 41.62%.