Khalgadu

Khalgadu is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Talagaon is the gram panchayat of Khalgadu village.

Here you can discover what makes Khalgadu unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Khalgadu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khalgadu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khalgadu is 418698. The village spans a total geographical area of 89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762012. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Khalgadu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 72km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khalgadu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khalgadu

Population of Khalgadu

According to the 2011 Census, Khalgadu has a total population of about 105, with approximately 50 males and 55 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 4 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 95. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.57%, with male literacy at about 92.00% and female literacy near 47.27%. There are around 25 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khalgadu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khalgadu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khalgadu. As per the 2011 stats, Khalgadu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khalgadu

Knowing the nearby villages of Khalgadu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khalgadu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khalgadu