Khedarpur - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Khedarpur is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Bamanbindha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedarpur is 395139. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 756130 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Khedarpur 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 Khedarpur

As per Census 2011, Khedarpur village has a total population of 988 people, consisting of 507 males and 481 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedarpur

Khedarpur 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 Khedarpur

Khedarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Khedarpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Khedarpur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedarpur

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

Health Facilities in Khedarpur

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

FAQs about Khedarpur