Khapanpali - Sohela, Bargarh

Khapanpali is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapanpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapanpali is 380289. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Khapanpali

According to the 2011 Census, Khapanpali village had a total population of 753 people, including 367 males and 386 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 68.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapanpali

Khapanpali 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 Khapanpali

Khapanpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Khapanpali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Khapanpali is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapanpali

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

Health Facilities in Khapanpali

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

FAQs about Khapanpali