Khadijan - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Khadijan is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Rajnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khadijan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khadijan is 395214. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 756130 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Khadijan

According to the 2011 Census, Khadijan village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 556 males and 564 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.25%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 74.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Khadijan

Khadijan 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 Khadijan

Public transport in the Khadijan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Khadijan is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Khadijan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khadijan

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

Health Facilities in Khadijan

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

FAQs about Khadijan