Kharijkurigan - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Kharijkurigan is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Kurigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharijkurigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharijkurigan is 394554. The village covers a total geographical area of 55 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kharijkurigan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharijkurigan village had a total population of 138 people, including 64 males and 74 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,156 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.18%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 83.08%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharijkurigan

Kharijkurigan 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 Kharijkurigan

Kharijkurigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kharijkurigan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kharijkurigan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharijkurigan

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

Health Facilities in Kharijkurigan

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

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