Khalgadu - Harabhanga, Boudh

Khalgadu is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Puruna Katak and around 78 km from Baudh. Talagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalgadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalgadu is 418698. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 762023 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Khalgadu

According to the 2011 Census, Khalgadu village had a total population of 105 people, including 50 males and 55 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.29%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalgadu

Khalgadu 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 Khalgadu

Khalgadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Khalgadu is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Khalgadu is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalgadu

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

Health Facilities in Khalgadu

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

FAQs about Khalgadu