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

As per Census 2011, Khalgadu village has a total population of 105 people, consisting of 50 males and 55 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 33 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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